Dembélé moved Upamecano to tears

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·10 de outubro de 2025

Dembélé moved Upamecano to tears

Dayot Upamecano, a 26-year-old defender for Bayern Munich and the French National Team, shared his thoughts with the Parisien in an interview published this Friday. Originally from Evreux, he notably commented on the 2025 Ballon d'Or won by Ousmane Dembélé, a 28-year-old forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Bleus, who also grew up in the city in the Paris region.

Upamecano "it's a great pride."

"We went to the same school, we knew the same fields, I played against him in fourth and fifth grade. Honestly, I have no words! We all knew he would become a great player, but still... When I saw him lift the Ballon d'Or, it brought tears to my eyes. I should have been there for the ceremony, but I couldn't make it. Seeing him thank his mother, his family, his friends, Moustapha, everyone who was there... It was a magnificent moment. Especially in Évreux, where all communities come together, there's a mix, and everyone is happy. That's Évreux, actually! Having a Ballon d'Or winner from our hometown is a great pride."

It's beautiful to see such connections in football, with some players knowing each other since childhood and thus following each other's careers with particular attention. There's pride in seeing him succeed, especially in this case with a shared hometown being highlighted.

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It's likely that Upamecano and Dembélé have been able to exchange words since this Ballon d'Or win, and they will undoubtedly have more opportunities to enjoy it. Perhaps the defender will be in Evreux for the scheduled ceremony this Sunday.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.