Bayern dreams shattered: Doué leads PSG to their first Champions League title!

Bayern dreams shattered: Doué leads PSG to their first Champions League title!

In today's Champions League final, which took place in the Munich Arena, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured the first title in the club's history thanks to the brilliant performance of 19-year-old Désiré Doué. The team bowed to Inter Milan 5-0 in the final, with Doué scoring two goals and assisting another. This remarkable performance made him the first player to be directly involved in three goals in a Champions League final, reports BR24.

While the Bayern leadership, represented by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß, took the official gallery, TV cameras showed the two in conversation. It remains unclear whether they were discussing PSG's performance, Munich's elimination against Inter or the failed signing of Doué. Bayern had reportedly offered 35 million euros for the talented attacker; However, Doué chose PSG, who signed him from Stade Rennes for 50 million euros in August 2024. His decision is seen by many as a game-changer for his career, as his contract with PSG runs until 2029.

A talented rise

Désiré Doué, born on June 3, 2005 in Angers, France, began his career at the Rennes Academy, which he joined at the age of five. After training, he made his debut for the Rennes first team in August 2022, scoring his first goal, making him the first player to score in one of Europe's top five leagues since 2005. Despite initial difficulties at PSG, where he only started four times in the first four months, Doué eventually found his place in the squad. Coach Luis Enrique had stressed that Doué would have to adapt, but in the second half of the season the young striker thrived thanks to the support of his teammates.

Last season, Doué made it clear that he wanted to “get better every day” and was happy with his development. He has developed into a promising player who could be of great importance to the football world. The final also saw his teammate Ousmane Dembélé step into the spotlight, whose outstanding performance supported his nomination for the Ballon d'Or, while Doué was increasingly recognized for his own merits.

Family roots and national team

Doué has African roots; his father is from Ivory Coast while his mother is French. He has a brother and two cousins ​​who are also professional football players. At international level, Doué chose to play for France and made his national team debut in March 2025. The talent and ambition of Doué, whose name means “desired” or “demanded” in French, could make him one of the next big stars in international football.

The combination of his impressive performance in the Champions League final and his career so far has fans and pundits hoping for a bright future, not only for Doué, but also for the French national team and PSG. This development will be followed with excitement and his career could still contain many highlights.