Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique backed Ousmane Dembele to win the Ballon d'Or after Champions League triumph.
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Luis Enrique gives his verdict on Ballon d'Or winnerBacked Dembele to win the Golden BallPSG beat Inter to win the Champions LeagueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Dembele contributed two assists as PSG thrashed Inter 5-0 to win their maiden Champions League title at Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday. The Frenchman had a dream season with the Ligue 1 giants as he scored 33 goals across all competitions in 49 appearances and provided 15 assists.
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As the 2024-25 campaign comes to a close, the chatter has started around who would win the Ballon d'Or this year. There are several contenders for the Golden Ball. Liverpool's Mohamed Salah had a stellar journey and helped his side clinch their record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, while Barcelona stars like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal make a compelling case after helping the Blaugrana win three titles. PSG boss Luis Enrique, however, has no doubts that Dembele is the favourite to bag the prestigious award after the club's first-ever treble win.
WHAT LUIS ENRIQUE SAID
Speaking to reporters after the final, the Spaniard said: "I'd give the Ballon d'Or to Mr Ousmane Dembele. The way he defended tonight… only that can be worth the Ballon d'Or. This is how you lead a team. Goals, titles, leadership, defending, how he was pressing. Ousmane is my Ballon d'Or. No doubts at all."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR OUSMANE DEMBELE?
The French winger will soon join the France national team for their upcoming Nations League semi-final against Spain on June 5.
