Brest/PSG – Dembélé opens up on the Ballon d'Or, Marseille and Torres | OneFootball

Ousmane Dembélé, the 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, spoke to Ligue1+ after PSG’s 0-1 win over Brest (Brest/PSG video highlights) this Sunday at Stade Francis-Le Blé as part of Matchday 4 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. He spoke about the match, but also about the Ballon d’Or, Olympique de Marseille, whom PSG will face in a week, and his teammate Ferran Torres (26).

Dembélé “it has always been difficult matches against them”

Was this win, which was imperative, reassuring in the way it came about?

Yes, our first three Ligue 1 matches were complicated. It was important today to come here and win in Brest. We know they’re a difficult team, this is my fourth year and it has always been difficult matches against them. Ajorque, as the number 9, holds up the ball well and caused us problems. It was a good match today.

Dembélé “I have never been chosen”

Is staying calm about the Ballon d’Or a strategy?

I’ve always been like that, at the back of the classroom, always working. Throughout my career, I haven’t said a word and I’ve worked enormously. I have never been chosen, but I’ve worked tremendously hard. Last year, I was rewarded with a fantastic year at Paris Saint-Germain. This year, we’ll see, without pressure.

Dembélé “it’s always a special moment”

A quick word on Le Classique?

Yes, it’s going to be a big match. Last year, I missed that match. In Marseille, it’s always a special moment. Whether it’s at the Parc des Princes or in Marseille, it’s going to be a heated atmosphere and we can’t wait for it.

Dembélé “with him, it’s very easy.”

Your connection with Ferran Torres?

Yes, we know each other very well from Barcelona, I played with him there. He’s a very mobile forward. He’s a real goalscorer, a true number 9, and he can also play out wide, and it’s easy to play with him. He makes very good runs, and I like to play passes in behind. It’s easy to find him, we talk a lot, and with him, it’s very easy.

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