Paris Saint-Germain have secured a major transfer coup with Desire Doue deciding to join the French champions, turning down interest from Bayern Munich. After focusing on the Olympics, where he played a crucial role in France’s journey to the final, Doue has made his decision to move from Rennes to PSG, with the deal expected to be in the region of €60 million.
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Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Luis Campos, and head coach Luis Enrique were all instrumental in convincing Doue to choose PSG. Al-Khelaifi’s persistent efforts played a significant role, while Luis Enrique’s admiration for Doue further influenced the young winger’s decision. According to sources, Doue was “seduced” by the words of PSG’s management team, who assured him of his importance in the club’s future plans.
Doue, who was also a target for Bayern Munich, but opted not to follow his Olympic teammate Michael Olise to the German giants, instead choosing to stay in France with PSG. This decision is likely to cool off Parisians interest in Nico Williams, as Doue will fill a key role in their attacking options.
During the Olympics, Doue made a significant impact in the final against Spain. Coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute with France trailing 1-3, he helped his team rally to equalize and force extra time with the score after the 90 minutes being tied at 3-3. Despite France ultimately losing 5-3, Doue’s impact was notable. The winger finished the tournament with one goal, finding the target in his only match as a starter.