Ousmane Dembélé aims for a second Ballon d’Or. Less favorite than last year when he only had Lamine Yamal as his real opponent, this time the Parisian will face strong competition. At PSG alone, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and to a lesser degree Fabian Ruiz are applying. The Spaniards are in force as Lamine Yamal and Rodri are also big contenders for this title. We should not forget Harry Kane either, Kylian Mbappé and Leo Messi who can legitimately think of the Grail. Rarely has the battle been so indecisive. That doesn’t stop Dembélé from sleeping either.
The PSG striker has other fish to fry, in particular deciding on his future, he who is under contract until 2028. He has still not signed a new commitment with PSG even if the parties are close to concluding (until 2030) after several months of negotiations. Luis Enrique maintained the mystery at the start of the week, assuring that he “ It is impossible to keep all the players. It’s normal to have players and coaches who come and go. But I remain very calm, because we have the best sports director and the best president to promote what is best for the team. »
“ If we want to tell you to leave the club, you will leave »
The Asturian, but also Lucas Beraldo, Senny Mayulu, João Neves, Willian Pacho and Fabián Ruiz have all just extended their contract. And Ousmane Dembélé in all this? “Do we have the right not to extend the contract of a Ballon d’Or?», questions him France Football. “You do what you want. Afterwards, it is up to the coach, the sports director and the president to decide. You can be Ballon d’Or, but if we don’t want to extend you or if we want to tell you to leave the club, you’re going to leave, my friend», answers the person concerned bluntly. Obviously, his status has changed since his arrival at PSG, between the two Champions Leagues, and therefore the Ballon d’Or.
However, he says he does not want to take the opportunity to ask more things from his club. “ No, you have to be reasonable. » And maintain the same level of requirements, if not more. Dembélé is expected to turn the corner since his reward last year. He has entered another category of player, as evidenced by the expectations around him during the World Cup, but also at PSG. “ Before thinking about this individual trophy, you have to win with the team. Because if you don’t have a good season individually and collectively, you’re not going to win this trophy. » And justify its extension.
