Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Warren Zaïre-Emery has opened up about his reaction when he was told that it was his turn to visit Rwanda.

The 17-year-old France international arrived in Kigali on Thursday, December 21, for a two-day official visit, his first ever to the East African country.

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The visit is part of the partnership existing between the French reigning Champions and Rwanda through its tourism brand ‘Visit Rwanda.’

Zaïre-Emery, 17, traveled to Kigali shortly after helping his side beat Metz 3-1 in the French Ligue 1 in the Parc de Princes on Wednesday night, December 20, where he had 90 minutes of action during the match.

"It is my first time here in Rwanda and I am very glad. I was so happy when I learned that I would be visiting Rwanda. It is my first day here but I already love the country," the French youngster told the press.

Upon arrival at the Kigali International Airport, he immediately headed to the Kigali Pele Stadium where he held a training session with children from the PSG Academy in Rwanda after which he was impressed by their level of performance.

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"I can see many good players in the academy, it has been wonderful seeing and training with them. I will urge them to go all out and attain success," he said.

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Zaïre-Emery further lauded the players from the Academy&039;s U11 and U13 who won the PSG club World Cup in June 2023.

"They did very well and I take this opportunity to congratulate them," he added.

Zaïre-Emery becomes the fifth PSG player to visit Rwanda after former stars Sergio Ramos, Thilo Kehrer, Keylor Navas and Julian Draxler who visited the country in 2022.