Ousmane Dembele has stated that winning the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is his top priority, even as he emerges as a top contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or award.
Impressive Performance
The French forward has been in scintillating form, scoring 30 goals in all competitions. His impressive goal-scoring record includes 24 goals in just 18 games from December to March. However, he remains focused on helping PSG win their first Champions League title.
"I am aware of my chances for individual recognition," Dembele said. "However, my focus remains on helping PSG win their first Champions League title."
Upcoming Final Against Inter Milan
Dembele and PSG will face Inter Milan in the final on Saturday. He praised Inter Milan as a strong opponent and expressed excitement about the opportunity to play against them.
"We have prepared well for this game," Dembele said. "I hope to produce a great performance alongside my teammates."
Commitment to Team Success
Dembele’s commitment to team success over individual accolades is not surprising given his background and experience at Barcelona and Lyon before joining PSG last summer.
- At Barcelona, he won two La Liga titles but was often overshadowed by stars such as Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski.
- At Lyon, he won two Ligue 1 titles but was unable to replicate his success at the international level with France.
Despite these setbacks, Dembele has always maintained that winning trophies is more important than personal achievements. He believes that team success brings greater satisfaction than individual awards or recognition.
"I have always prioritized team success over personal achievements," Dembele said in an interview earlier this season. "Winning trophies with your teammates is what makes it all worthwhile."
Respect and Recognition
Dembele’s dedication to team success has earned him widespread respect from fans and pundits alike. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver crucial goals when it matters most has made him one of the most feared strikers in world football.
As PSG prepare for their biggest game of the season against Inter Milan, Dembele will be looking to lead his side to victory and bring home their first Champions League title since 1996. In that year, they defeated AC Milan at Parc des Princes after extra time, largely due to Zinedine Zidane’s penalty kick, which sealed victory late into extra time after both teams were tied at one goal apiece going into overtime.
In doing so, he would become only the second player alongside Cristiano Ronaldo to have scored more than ten times across Europe’s elite competition since its rebranding.
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