When Paris Saint-Germain last summer signed Désiré Doué from Rennes for €50 million, they were already aware that they had got hold of one of the world’s greatest talents.
If PSG had wanted to, they could have sold him for at least €100 million more by making a couple of phone calls. – Désiré Doué is seen by the French press as a player who can help France win the World Cup in 2026. – Paris Saint-Germain believes the 19-year-old has a higher value than Kylian Mbappe.
Désiré Doué is the talk of the town at the Parc des Princes, after he scored in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first of two Champions League quarter-finals, the praise was no less.
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At just 19 years old, the young French striker has broken through into the first team of the Paris club with immense force, surprising everyone with his maturity, determination and ability to make the difference at crucial moments.
In the French capital, he is already considered the club’s biggest jewel – both for the present and the future – and they are not willing to let him go under any circumstances.
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His impact has been so great that clubs from the Premier League, more than anyone else, have asked about his situation. But PSG have been clear: his talent is not for sale. The sums being discussed in the offices of the Parc des Princes are astronomical, and any potential negotiation will start at at least 300 million euros. A sum that reflects the status Doué has achieved in just a few months.
What makes him so special?
What makes the young striker so special is not only his goalscoring flair but also his versatility, boldness with the ball and an exceptional understanding of the game for his age. He has already shown that he can perform in the big games, and his competitive instinct has made him an unexpected leader in a dressing room full of established stars. PSG’s fans have fallen head over heels for him and are shouting his name as if he is already an experienced star.
As the summer transfer window approaches, the rumours will not stop – but the message from PSG is clear. They want to build a new sporting project with Doué as the cornerstone, and his buyout clause is, more than a price, a clear signal that they are not interested in selling – no matter what temptations may arise.
