In an interview with Ligue 1's official media, Dembele stated that he dislikes being in the spotlight and believes his teammate Kvaratskhelia fully deserves the Ballon d'Or.

It's quite rare for players not to publicly campaign for votes in the Ballon d'Or race. Does this reflect PSG's team cohesion and the collective spirit you've shown over the past two years?

Yes, absolutely. The coach reminds us every day that we must prioritize the team's interests over individual ones. That's only natural. Personally, I genuinely don't like being in the spotlight.

So standing in the spotlight feels uncomfortable, doesn't it?

It's not discomfort; it's a completely natural reaction from the heart, that's all. As I said, the most important thing is always the time spent fighting alongside your teammates on the pitch and those moments of shared joy. When you win a championship and can celebrate with your closest friends and the entire PSG family—those are the most beautiful moments. Looking back over the past two years, on June 1st and 2nd, the entire city of Paris came together. When we were on the victory parade bus or entering the Parc des Princes, celebrating with all the fans, our friends and family—those were the moments that truly made us incredibly proud.

So Ousmane, what would you say to him (Kvaratskhelia)?

I would be very happy for him, because it's an honor he deserves. His performance this past season was phenomenal. In my view, he's the best player in football today. Because of that, he completely deserves the Ballon d'Or.

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