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Ousmane Dembélé Targets More Ballons d’Or Wins

2026-06-23 · Ousmane Dembélé · Player Focus

Ousmane Dembélé Targets More Ballons d’Or Wins

Ousmane Dembélé is hungry for more success, aiming to win a second Champions League title and World Cup with France.

What drives Ousmane Dembélé?

The French star has outlined his ambitious collective and personal objectives ahead of a defining summer. Ousmane Dembélé made it clear that his appetite for success remains far from satisfied. He targets a historic "triple-double" in 2026: a second Champions League trophy, a second World Cup with France, and a second Ballon d'Or.

Ambitious goals for club and country

The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner wants to win several times, but team success comes first. Ousmane Dembélé explained: "The most important thing is to be able to win the Champions League." He also has an objective to have a great World Cup with the French team.

Leading by example under Luis Enrique

Ousmane Dembélé's resurgence in the French capital has been heavily influenced by PSG boss Luis Enrique. The winger has evolved into a more complete player, contributing 19 goals and 11 assists across all competitions this term. He credits this development to a clear understanding of his role within the squad. Ousmane Dembélé noted: "I try to give the best of myself, to try to improve every ball I have, to set an example."

A long-term future in Paris

Despite constant rumours, Ousmane Dembélé has taken a firm stance on his commitment to the Ligue 1 champions. He feels perfectly at home in the project being built in Paris and has no intention of seeking a move elsewhere. Ousmane Dembélé confirmed: "I will be 100% present next season" and expressed his happiness with the staff and teammates. The Frenchman remains under contract until 2028 and appears settled within the club's hierarchy and dressing room. Ousmane Dembélé is hungry to score goals, to give assists and to win trophies, a trait that has seen him become one of the most feared attackers in European football. PSG will face Arsenal in the Champions League final at Puskás Aréna on May 30, aiming to secure back-to-back titles, "said Luis Enrique, the manager, about the team's chances. And Ousmane Dembélé is ready to lead by example, as he has done all season, with his impressive stats and dedication to the team. But the road to success will not be easy, with tough opponents and high expectations, "noted Ousmane Dembélé, in a recent interview with RMC’s Rothen s’enflamme. So Ousmane Dembélé will have to be at his best, using his speed and skill to outmaneuver his opponents, as he has done time and time again, with his 19 goals and 11 assists this term. "I am hungry to score goals, to give assists and to win trophies," Ousmane Dembélé concluded, and with his determination and skill, he might just achieve his goals, "said Mikel Arteta, about Ousmane Dembélé's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or again.

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