Author of 35 goals and 16 assists in 53 games last season, and crowned champion of France and Europe with Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembélé is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d'Or at the end of September. In an interview with Fourfourtwothe Parisian striker assumed his status, revealing that his entourage at the club sometimes teases it on this subject.
“It is normal to be considered one of the favorites for the trophy. For an individual trophy, there is nothing better for a footballer, said Dembélé about the Ballon d'Or. It is the Holy Grail of Football. When we see all the legends that won it, it's exceptional. People saw me and called me by name, shouting “Ballon d'Or, Ballon d'Or!”. But to be honest, Luis Enrique, the staff and all the players were really focused on the team, especially on the final of the Champions Leaguehe assured before concluding. After a season like this, with four titles, goals and assists, it is normal to be considered one of the favorites for the trophy. ”