Dembélé speaks openly: Ballon d'Or hopes, Luis Enrique and ambition | OneFootball

After a season crowned with national and European trophies, Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward, won the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In an exclusive interview with PSG TV, he reflected on this moment and his ambitions, not forgetting the importance of coach Luis Enrique.

Dembélé: "It was wonderful to experience all of this"

How did you experience this Ballon d’Or ceremony?

"It was wonderful. I started the day by coming here to the campus. And the evening was very beautiful, there were only Parisian supporters. It was magnificent to experience all of this, even more so with family."

What do you feel when you hear your name?

"A lot of pride, it was an incredible moment. Gigio hugged me right away. And when you walk up the steps, you're really happy."

Your teammates were also very happy for you, is it also their prize?

"Yes, of course. As I said, it's the collective's Ballon d’Or. It's thanks to them that I was able to perform at this level on the field. If you don't have a good team, you can't be effective on the field."

Dembélé: "All the trust he gives me, I try to give back on the field."

How do you describe this special bond with Luis Enrique?

"As I said, from the beginning he has trusted me, he has been incredible with me. For three months he's been singing 'Ousmane Ballon d’Or' (smile). All the trust he gives me, I try to give back on the field. The mentality he has brought to the team is incredible. He's an exceptional coach, even outside of football. He helps us, advises us to be good players but also good people."

What does this Ballon d’Or change about the player you are?

"Nothing, I will always try to give 100% every weekend. Remain the player that I am. Help the team win trophies, because we must continue to make history with the club."

What do you dream of now that you've won everything?

"We are competitors. In August, everything starts from scratch, so we want to keep winning."

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