Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain and French national team striker, spoke to GQ in an interview published this Monday. He took the opportunity to look ahead after winning the Champions League and the Ballon d’Or. He sent a clear message after savoring his individual trophy.
Dembélé: “Win everything with Paris Saint-Germain!”
“It’s a team victory. Without the team, you can’t win all these titles, whether collectively or individually. That’s what I’ll remember most.
My goals now?
The same as last season: win everything with Paris Saint-Germain! We hope to win another Champions League. We also have a World Cup in 2026 with the French national team.” We’ve reached the final twice [in 2018 and 2022], so we hope to bring home a third star with the national team.
Dembélé: “Personally, nothing will change.”
“Personally, nothing will change. Of course, other people’s perceptions might change, and expectations too, because you’re a Ballon d’Or winner… But I’m taking it in stride. I’m trying to get back into competition, but you can count on me, nothing will change about who I am. I’m staying the same.”
After a historic season, PSG and Dembélé aren’t satisfied. This has been the case since the start of the season, and we can see it on the pitch. We trust the international player and his teammates to continue working hard. Even if that doesn’t guarantee winning everything, given the fierce competition.
The striker won’t let himself be slowed down by any potential pressure or even greater demands. But Dembélé is used to it, he has experience. There isn’t a huge difference; it’s still about playing football and giving everything for your team. We eagerly await his return to full fitness, hoping that the injuries will stop after this difficult run of form.
