Champion from the Champions League finale presents FC Bayern with a transfer wishlist
Title: The Unstoppable Rise of Desiré Doué: From PSG Finals to Turning Down Bayern Munich
Byline: Sascha Mehr
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19-year-old Desiré Doué shined in the Champions League final against Inter Milan with a game-winning performance for Paris Saint-Germain. Surprisingly, he previously turned down a chance to join FC Bayern Munich.
Champions League Victory in Style
Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Champions League title with a thrashing against Inter Milan (5-0). Man of the match was none other than Desiré Doué, who set up Achraf Hakimi’s opening goal and scored the second and third himself. The ecstatic PSG fans reveled in Doué's performance, celebrating the young phenom's promising future.
Doué: The Future of PSG
The 19-year-old is highly regarded in France and truly broke through during the 2024/25 season. PSG sees Doué as their next big star and considers him untouchable, even if other teams come knocking with big bucks. Just a few years ago, FC Bayern Munich tried to court Doué, who was still playing for Stade Rennes[1].
During the summer of 2024, Bayern nearly landed Doué, but Coach Vincent Kompany's persuasive tactics couldn't sway the young winger[1]. Instead, Doué chose to remain in France and continued his success in the Ligue 1. Fittingly, PSG paid a generous transfer fee of €50 million to secure his services.
Both Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham expressed interest in Doué, but ultimately the three clubs were unwilling to meet PSG's high asking price[1]. Doué signed a five-year contract in the French capital, eager to prove himself at one of Europe's top clubs.
Doué Snubs Bayern Munich
Initially, Doué was not an instant starter at PSG due to strong competition. However, since mid-December, he has solidified his position on the Ligue 1 roster and is now a regular starter. Despite facing fierce competition in PSG's attack, Doué has embraced the challenge and has reaped the rewards of his efforts[1].
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Coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the criticism Doué faced when he first joined PSG. “I remember you criticizing him. Today he's celebrated, but one day that criticism will return. At the top level, you're not always at your best. Doué took a few months to adapt. Being successful as a Frenchman at PSG is tough. But now he's reaping the benefits of his hard work," Enrique said[1].
Sports enthusiasts across Europe were buzzing about Desiré Doué's impressive performance in the Champions League final, as he securely took Paris Saint-Germain to victory against Inter Milan. Doué, who had previously rejected an offer from Bayern Munich, scored two goals and assisted another during PSG's thrashing (5-0). His prolific display in the European leagues has solidified his status as a future star within the French club and beyond.
