PSG: what to remember from Désiré Doué’s big debut?

“French Under-21 international Désiré Doué joins Paris Saint-Germain from Stade Rennais on a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a 5-year contract with the Club.”. Through a press release and after several weeks of negotiations, PSG made official, on August 17, the arrival of Désiré Doué. In competition with Bayern Munich, the capital club finally won the bet and can, today, boast of having recovered one of the most promising talents of his generation. Friday evening, the recent silver medalist at the 2024 Olympics also took his first steps in his new colors.

A striking entrance

Substitute at kick-off, the former Stade Rennais player made his appearance shortly after the hour mark, replacing Bradley Barcola, who put on a real masterclass. Warmly acclaimed by the Parisian public, the number 14 then enjoyed his first minutes with Paris. In a one-sided match (6-0), the player who quickly occupied the left wing of the Parisian attack before moving out of the zone on multiple occasions thus participated in the offensive festival of the reigning French champions. Although he did not find the back of the net, Doué nevertheless brought his technical qualities and speed. Enough to destabilize – if it was still necessary – the Hérault defensive block.

Author of a first strike, deflected by Benjamin Lecomte, after a little recital in the Montpellier area (67th), the native of Angers returned to the charge but never adjusted the aim. A new attempt too crushed (74th) before subtly shifting the young Ibrahim Mbaye and concluding this first outing with a strike too high in added time. What matters. The essential was already assured and the new nugget from the Paris region could savor at its true value this first beautiful evening at the Parc des Princes.

Doué looks back on his eventful summer

“I think the result speaks for itself, it’s a very positive result. The team played a very good game tonight. We were also very solid defensively so that’s very good.”thus ensured the attacking midfielder in the mixed zone before returning to his first steps. “This first one was a lot of pride and a lot of happiness too. I was very excited to play under these colours so I’m very very happy. Plus it’s a great victory so it’s great.”. Relaunched on his turbulent summer, Doué – also coveted by Bayern Munich – has, moreover, made things clear on his current state of mind.

“As I said, Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best clubs in the world. It’s the club of the capital and today I’m not going back on my decision. I’m just very happy to be here and to be able to wear these colors.”. To conclude, the French Espoirs international recalled his high ambitions in the City of Lights. “It’s different to play here under the PSG jersey. But it’s not necessarily impressive for me because I aspire to the high level as I have already done here. I’m very happy to be here.”. The show can begin…