Paris Saint-Germain, the French giants have secured the signing of highly-coveted attacking midfielder Desire Doue from Stade Rennais.
The 19-year-old sensation has put pen to paper on a five-year contract, committing his future to the Parisian club until 2029 according to Fabrizio Romano.
Doue, who had been tracked by several top European teams including Bayern Munich had been the subject of intense negotiations and speculation in recent weeks.
The German giants had initially taken the lead in the race for Doue proposing an offer of €55 million after their initial €35 million offer was rejected.
However, PSG president Nasser al-Khelaïfi’s personal involvement ultimately swayed the young prodigy to stay in France and join the Ligue 1 champions.
The transfer fee PSG paid is reported to be in the region of €50 million, with bonuses taking the total package to over €60 million.
This significant investment underscores PSG’s commitment to attracting and developing the best young talent in the world.
Doue’s impressive stats, including eight goals and seven assists in 76 matches since his debut in 2022, made him a hot property in the transfer market.
PSG signed Desire Doue as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, will he be able to fill his shoes?
After the departure of their star striker Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, PSG has embarked on a new chapter.
The challenge of filling his shoes and maintaining their dominance in domestic and European competitions loom large.
Meanwhile, Doue’s versatility which includes playing as a relay or on the left wing makes him an exciting addition to PSG’s already formidable squad.
With Doue on board, the Parisian club is poised for another exciting season, and fans will be eager to see the youngster in action.
Although it would be unreasonable to expect Doue to shoulder all the responsibility but it’s sure that his high-profile signing will bring immediate success in the upcoming season.
Who is PSG latest signing Desire Doue?
Desire Doue is a skilled professional footballer who recently signed as a winger for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
Desire Doue football journey
Doue embarked on his football journey with the youth academy of Rennes at the young age of five in 2011.
After progressing through the ranks, he joined the senior reserve team in 2021 and later began training with the first team in February of the same year.
Doue signed his inaugural professional contract until 2024 on 14 April 2022 before joining Paris Saint-Germain in a transfer worth €50 million on Saturday, August 17.
Furthermore, he has proudly represented France at various youth levels, including the under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams, as well as earning a spot on the Olympic team in 2024.
Desire Doue’s style of play
Desire Doue is recognized as one of the most promising talents in European football.
The 19-year-old prodigy primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, but his flexibility allows him to adapt to various positions on the field.
He can play a deeper role in midfield, on the wings, or as a forward, depending on the team’s formation.
In addition, his creativity and athleticism have drawn comparisons to Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who also came through the youth system at Rennes.
His background
Originally from Angers, Pays de la Loire, France, Doue holds dual French and Ivorian citizenship.
His brother Guéla Doue, as well as cousins Yann Gboho and Marc-Olivier Doue, are also professional footballers.
