Xavi Expresses Joy Over Dembele’s Ballon d’Or Victory

Former FC Barcelona manager Xavi expressed his pleasure upon Ousmane Dembele’s triumph at the Ballon d’Or this year.

Dembele’s Success with PSG

The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who previously played for Barcelona, secured the prestigious award after playing a pivotal role in the club’s historic Quadruple achievement last season, which included victories in the Champions League and Ligue 1.

Xavi’s Remarks on Dembele

Xavi shared his thoughts with Foot Mercato, stating, “Ousmane is an outstanding player; we recognized his talent from the moment he joined Barcelona. We made significant efforts to ensure he felt comfortable and content.”

He continued, “We identified a player with substantial growth potential; he was eager to improve and evolved significantly during his time with us.”

Xavi also commented on Dembele’s move to PSG, saying, “When the opportunity arose for him to join Paris, he embraced it, and that’s where he truly flourished. He’s happy there, feeling like a key figure within the team and the overall project.”

He added, “Furthermore, they triumphed in the Champions League, with him contributing significantly through numerous goals and assists. He really made an impact.”