'Obviously' — PSG star Dembele makes Ballon d'Or confession ahead of Champions League final

'Obviously' — PSG star Dembele makes Ballon d'Or confession ahead of Champions League final

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 21:21 - 30.05.2025

Ousmane Dembele has shared his thoughts on the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan and his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

PSG are aiming to become only the second French club to win the Champions League since Marseille's victory in 1993.

The Ligue 1 giants are a totally different outfit this season, led by 28-year-old French star Ousmane Dembele proving pivotal, who has tallied 12 goal contributions in 14 Champions League matches this season.

Speaking the night before the final, Dembele emphasized the team’s goal over personal accolades.

“This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” he said.

Ousmane Dembele scoring against Marseille | Imago

“I am very concentrated. This will be an unforgettable moment. I just hope tomorrow will be history in the making. Tomorrow will be a tense game. We know Paris will be vibrating with excitement."

On the Ballon d’Or, Dembele acknowledged the recurring questions but stayed focused:

“When you are a PSG player, the important thing is to take home the trophy for the team.

"Obviously, the Ballon d’Or is maybe in the back of my mind, but it’s not what I’m thinking about most.”

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