PARIS – Consider it a pipeline from South Bend to Paris for Notre Dame senior Eva Gaetino signed a pro contract with Paris Saint Germain. Gaetino is now reunited with her former Irish teammate Korbin Albert, marking back-to-back years in which a Notre Dame player has signed with the Rouge et Bleu squad.
“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to play for PSG,” Gaetino said. “I have always dreamed about playing soccer in Europe. Following my trial, it was clear to me that PSG was my future home, as I found that the club’s goals and values aligned with my own. I am very excited to play alongside such incredible players, one of which being Korbin. I’m so happy that we get to reunite on the field, and hopefully bring some Notre Dame magic to France.
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 👀
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 🤩
❤️💙 #WelcomeGaetino https://t.co/ncmGD8Eyt4 pic.twitter.com/qdwKqqpasY— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) February 1, 2024
PSG’s roster now boasts the 2022 ACC Midfielder of the Year in Albert and the two-time (2022, 2023) ACC Defender of the Year in Gaetino. Both Albert and Gaetino were also First-Team All-Americans.
Gaetino started in 75 of her 76 games played at Notre Dame and captured the nation’s attention over her final two seasons. Defensively speaking, she spearheaded 20 shutouts in that two-year timespan. Offensively speaking, she saved her best season for last, posting career numbers in goals (4), assists (3) and points (11).
She helped guide the Irish to back-to-back top-three finishes in the ACC and back-to-back ACC Tournament semifinal appearances. In 2022, the Irish achieved a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the quarterfinal round.
“I can’t wait to get to work and help the team in any way I can to push them forwards to their goals,” Gaetino added. “I feel confident coming in knowing that Notre Dame has prepared me with all of the tools I need to be successful, both on and off the field.”
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