Never was I the chosen one: Dembélé responds to Mbappé on Ballon d'Or | OneFootball

Forward Ousmane Dembélé reflected on Paris Saint-Germain’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Stade Brestois in Ligue 1. After ending a poor run at home and boosting the team’s European momentum following a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, the attacker sent a strong message.

“I’ve always been at the back of the class”

In a relaxed yet defiant tone, the Frenchman responded to earlier comments from his friend Kylian Mbappé about the “chosen one” label. “I’ve never been the chosen one, but I’ve worked incredibly hard. I’ve always been at the back of the class, working hard without saying a word,” the French player said.

No anxiety over the Ballon d’Or

Regarding this season’s nominations and the prestigious individual award, the Paris attacker remained calm after his recent success: “Last year I was rewarded for a fantastic season with my club. This year, we’ll see — no pressure, just relaxed,” he concluded.

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