"I am solely focused on achieving greater accomplishments."
Ousmane Dembélé (28, PSG) conducted an interview ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, which will be held at 4 a.m. (Korea time) on the 14th in New Jersey, USA. Having had a brilliant performance at the center of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this season, he is now being considered a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
In an interview reported on the 13th, Dembélé said, "I have worked really hard to get here. While personal accolades feel good, I am now focused on doing my best for the team and solely concentrating on achieving greater accomplishments."
Dembélé's 2024-2025 season is indeed remarkable. In addition to winning the UEFA Champions League (where he was named MVP), Ligue 1 (where he was the top scorer), the Coupe de France, and the French Super Cup (where he scored the winning goal), he has recorded 35 goals and 15 assists in 52 matches so far. The remaining competitions include the Club World Cup final, the European Super Cup, and the Intercontinental Cup scheduled for December. There is a possibility of becoming the first 'seven-time champion' in PSG history.
Dembélé was cautious even about mentioning the term 'Ballon d'Or.' He added, "I appreciate the praise, but right now, the only thing in my mind is the team. We are having dream-like moments and harboring the highest ambitions. Chelsea will certainly be a challenging opponent, but we are ready to continue making history."
Local media evaluate, "Vinícius Júnior, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé are all competitive, but this year is Dembélé's year." Particularly, the analysis indicates that Real Madrid's failure to win any titles in 2025 decreases Mbappé's chances of winning.
Dembélé, who faced criticism during his time at Barcelona for his unstable physical condition and performance, has successfully made a remarkable comeback after transferring to PSG. He is now on the verge of creating new history as a top player in Europe and a symbol of the team PSG.
Can Dembélé once again adorn a brilliant finale in today's final against Chelsea? All eyes in European football are focused solely on him.
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