Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has made it clear that the possible Ballon d’Or award is not his priority as he prepares for Saturday’s Champions League final against Inter Milan.
The French international has been a key player for the Parisians on their way to the final, standing out as one of the most outstanding players in Europe this season, with 30 goals in all competitions. Of these, 24 were scored in 18 matches between December and March.
These performances have positioned Dembélé as one of the favorites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.
When you’re a PSG player, what’s important is to take home trophies like the Champions League. I’m focused on the team, not individual trophies. The Ballon d’Or is secondary, I want to concentrate on the team.
Ousmane Dembélé
Dembélé added that the team has experienced a change in mentality since January and they are eager to obtain the victory. He acknowledged Inter as a formidable team, highlighting their defensive and offensive solidity.
The player stated that he has prepared conscientiously for this final, a childhood dream.
Dembélé, who arrived at PSG from Barcelona in 2023, has contributed to filling the void left by Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid last summer. Mbappé’s exit followed those of Lionel Messi and Neymar, two other pillars of the club’s attack.With these outputs, the focus has shifted towards the collective.
It’s about being a team, not a group of individuals. I love this team. It’s a pleasure to be part of the team.
Marquinhos, PSG captain
Success for PSG would mean becoming the first French European champion since Marseille in 1993, and would finally reward the years of investment by Qatar Sports Investments, which acquired the majority of the club’s shares in 2011.
PSG’s only previous Champions League final was in 2020, when they were defeated by Bayern Munich.
