France U21 international Désiré Doué has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Stade Rennais on a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a 5-year contract with the Club.

 

Born in Angers in 2005, Désiré Doué moved to Stade Rennais in 2011 where he came up through the youth academy before signing his first professional contract in April 2022. The versatile midfielder made his Ligue 1 debut a few months later against FC Lorient on 7 August 2022. 

 

It wasn't long before he scored his first professional goal on 31 August 2022 when Doué rounded off Rennes' victory over Stade Brestois, scoring the third in the 3-1 win at Roazhon Park.

 

Equipped with elegant technique, the two-footed midfielder also made an impact on the European stage. On his second appearance in the Europa League on 6 October 2022, he notched Rennes’ second goal in a precious 2-1 win over Dynamo Kiev.

 

After a promising first season with the first team (34 appearances, 4 goals and 1 assist in all competitions), Désiré Doué proved his worth in 2023-2023, making 42 appearances for Rennes, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists.

 

His performances earned him a place in the French U21 squad in October 2023, followed by a call-up to the France Olympic Team at the Paris 2024 Olympics this Summer. Desire’s 5 matches included a goal and an assist as France finished with a silver medal at the Parc des Princes in August 2024.

 

 

“I'm delighted to be joining Paris Saint-Germain. I'm really excited, and also happy and proud. It's a dream come true. I can't wait to discover the Parc des Princes in a PSG jersey and to play in front of these fans”, said Désiré Doué.

 

 

“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to welcome Désiré Doué to our family. Désiré is one of the most exciting young stars in France and Europe, hungry to succeed at the highest level with PSG. We continue to build an incredible young team of talented players across every position at Paris Saint-Germain – with the collective team at the core of everything we do,” said Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.

 

 

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DÉSIRÉ DOUÉ

 

Profile

Position: Attacking midfielder

Born: 3 June 2005 in Angers, France

Nationality: French

Height: 1.81m

 

Career

2022-2024       Stade Rennais

2024 -              Paris Saint-Germain

 

Honours

France U23 Olympic Team

Silver Medal at the Olympic Games 2024