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Ousmane Dembele is enjoying the best season of his career at Paris Saint-Germain, playing a pivotal role in the club’s unprecedented treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League titles in 2024-25. Dembele scored 33 goals and provided 13 assists, for a total of 46 goal involvements—only four players in Europe’s top five leagues exceeded his tally[1]. His Champions League performance was particularly historic, registering 14 goal involvements (eight goals, six assists), the highest ever by a PSG player in a single campaign and the second-most by a French player, behind Karim Benzema[1].

Dembele’s extraordinary form has put him among the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or. He has expressed confidence about his chances, telling DAZN, “I know that, with the season that I have had, I am not far [from the Ballon d’Or], but I am focused on the [team] objectives, before thinking about myself”[1].

After a minor injury with the French national team during the Nations League, Dembele recently returned to action. He stated in an interview, “This year has been exceptional, both collectively and personally … I was very happy to be voted best player in the Champions League because when you see the kind of players who play in this competition … The greats are there and they tell you that you were the best”[5].

Despite his remarkable club form, Dembele was notably absent from PSG’s starting lineup against Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, a decision attributed to tactical choices by head coach Luis Enrique rather than injury or suspension. His omission drew attention due to his status as one of the team’s marquee players[3].

Transfer speculation continues to swirl around Dembele. Earlier in the year, Liverpool reportedly prepared a €100 million bid for him, although PSG are said to want a higher fee. Whether Dembele would consider leaving PSG remains unclear[4]. Since joining PSG from Barcelona in 2023, Dembele has transformed his career, moving from being labeled a transfer flop at Barcelona to becoming a central figure and leader at PSG. His shift from the wing to a more central role has been cited as a key factor in his rise, with manager Luis Enrique praising his ability to find space and finish chances[6].

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