Unforgettable Night: Doué Shines as Paris Saint-Germain Crush Inter Milan in the Champions League Final
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From Bayesian Nominee to Final Hero: Witnessing the Triumph of Doué - From Bavarian hopeful to final contender:
Smiling ear to ear, Desire Doué grabbed the Player of the Match award after a crushing 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final. The 19-year-old offensive powerhouse was instrumental, scoring twice and providing an assist - making him the first player to contribute to three goals in a European football championship final.
"Can't describe it with words, pure magic"
Beaming on the press podium in the wee hours, Doué shared his thoughts. "Can't put it into words. It's something magical," he said. "We've made history for the club, French, and European football." Acknowledging he and his teammates have room for improvement, he admitted, "I'm one of them."
As the game drew to a close, TV cameras captured Bayern Munich legends Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß in deep conversation on the honorary tribune. Fans speculated about their discussion topics, with thoughts ranging from the stunning PSG performance in Bayern's stadium to the team's past victory against title-holders Paris in the group stage. Doué's name also popped up, given rumors of Bayern's interest in him last year.
Ending up in Paris
Despite Bayern's pursuit, Doué decided on the Ligue 1 and Paris Saint-Germain. A reported Qatari-backed deal valued him at 50 to 60 million euros.
With the final taking center stage, Doué's stock is rising even higher. Coach Luis Enrique praises his development, acknowledging, "It's not easy to integrate young players into a big club like Paris."
The Ballon d'Or, as the world's best player award, Enrique reserves for someone else - Doué's teammate Ousmane Dembélé. Highlighting his defensive prowess in the final, Enrique expressed, "That's a big sign of leadership."
Doué expressed his appreciation for Enrique's influence. "He's been here for two years, made history for the club. Tactically and mentally, he's a really good coach, incredible. And also as a person." With plans for a wild celebration, he added, "I don't know how we'll celebrate, but it'll be crazy. And I'll be celebrating soon - or later, anyway: Doué turns 20 on Tuesday."
- Desire Doué
- Champions League Final
- Bayern Munich
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1
- Football Championship
- Luis Enrique
- Inter Milan
- UEFA Champions League
Additional Insights:
- Doué joined Paris Saint-Germain from Stade Rennes on August 17, 2024, in a transfer worth €50 million: Source 3
- Doué turned down an offer from Bayern Munich to join Paris Saint-Germain: Source 4
- Desire Doué's decision to join Paris Saint-Germain over Bayern Munich in Ligue 1 is paying off, as he played a crucial role in their victory in the Champions League Final.
- With his impressive performance in the European Football Championship Final, Desire Doué could attract interest from clubs such as the German giants Bayern Munich in the future.
