After winning the UEFA Champions League with a historic 5-goal thrashing of Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain’s young star puts Pau Cubarsí in a difficult position

Season Finale: PSG Crowned Champions League Winners as Désiré Doué Shines Brightest

The 2024/25 season has officially wrapped up, culminating in Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic Champions League triumph over Inter Milan. PSG claimed the title in dominant fashion, cruising to a historic victory that was headlined by a breakout performance from 19-year-old French winger Désiré Doué.

Doué dazzled on the biggest stage, scoring twice and assisting another in a 5–0 demolition of Inter. His performance didn’t just seal PSG’s first Champions League title since 2020—it also firmly established him as one of the most promising young talents in world football.

From Rising Star to Global Sensation

Signed from Rennes last summer for €50 million, Doué’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Once a lesser-known prospect, he’s now a central figure in PSG’s next generation, following in the footsteps of academy graduates like Ousmane Dembélé and Eduardo Camavinga.

Capable of playing on either wing or in a central attacking role, Doué’s versatility and flair have made him an instant fan favorite in Paris—and a nightmare for defenders across Europe.

Golden Boy Race Heats Up: Doué vs. Cubarsí

Doué’s dazzling Champions League final has added a dramatic twist to the 2025 Golden Boy race. His late-season surge threatens to edge out Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí, who had been a leading candidate thanks to his maturity and consistency at the heart of Barça’s defense.

Despite Cubarsí’s strong campaign, Doué’s explosive finish to the season could prove decisive in the eyes of voters. If the PSG star takes home the award, it would mark the club’s second Golden Boy win after Kylian Mbappé in 2017.

Barcelona’s Legacy Under Threat?

Barcelona have historically dominated the Golden Boy award, with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, and Lionel Messi among the club’s previous winners. A win for Cubarsí would extend their record, but the competition has intensified.

With the award still undecided, Cubarsí has a narrow window to reclaim momentum. Otherwise, Doué’s Champions League heroics may have already sealed his place in the spotlight—and PSG’s claim to Europe’s brightest young star.

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