Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele says the French champions remain determined to win more trophies as they prepare to face Arsenal in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in Budapest.
Gatekeepers News reports that PSG are aiming to defend the European title they won for the first time last season, while Arsenal are still searching for their maiden Champions League triumph.
Speaking to reporters at the Puskas Arena ahead of the final, Dembele said the squad remains fully focused and motivated despite last season’s success.
“We’re enjoying every moment, we’re very focused… we have a young squad, incredible staff and incredible players who want to win trophies,” Dembele said.
The France international stressed that PSG’s ambition extends beyond a single title, insisting the players are eager to build a legacy of success.
“We’re hungry to win every trophy, whether it’s the Champions League, the league, or the cup,” he added.
“We’re competitors — if we want to be great players, we have to win this kind of trophy several times. We’re hungry, and we hope everything goes well tomorrow.”
Dembele also addressed concerns over the calf injury he suffered earlier in May, revealing that he was never worried about missing the final.
“No I wasn’t scared about missing the final, I stopped as soon as I felt the niggle,” the PSG attacker explained.
“I had 10 to 15 days to get myself in shape.”
The former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund winger won the Ballon d’Or last year after playing a key role in PSG’s European triumph and could strengthen his chances of another award if the club successfully retains the title.
However, Dembele insisted personal accolades are not his primary focus.
“(Winning that) hasn’t really changed the way I am or the way I play. I do know, though, that I’ve had a lot more responsibility since I arrived at Paris Saint-Germain,” he said.
“Right now I’m trying to perform well on the pitch, whether it’s in the big matches or the smaller ones.”
“I still have that desire, that hunger to win trophies with this club, with all the staff and this squad, and that’s the only thing in my head.”
“Individual awards, I know people talk about them a lot, but those come afterwards.”
