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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Recruited this summer for around €50M from Stade Rennais, Désiré Doué embodies this new PSG strategy in the transfer window. And the latter also reveals that Blaise Matuidi is a player who particularly marked him. This is the reason why he chose the number 14 for his jersey.
After deciding to focus its recruitment on the arrival of young players, particularly French ones, PSG did not hesitate to drop €50M to recruit Désiré Doué who signed up from the Stade Rennais. And the latter admits that he was a particular fan of a former Parisian, which must have influenced his transfer.
Doué is a fan of Matuidi
Asked about the choice of his jersey number, Désiré Doué also recognizes that it is a tribute to Blaise Matuidi. « I took this number 14 because it was that of Blaise Matuidi in Paris. A player who really excited me », he confides on the Discord of PSG.
“I took this number 14 because it was that of Blaise Matuidi in Paris”
Désiré Doué also spoke of his joy at having been able to sign at PSG this summer, a dream that came true: “ I have always liked PSG, it is the biggest French club. Like many supporters, I followed the club, and it was a dream to play for PSG ».