PSG's Dynasty Dream: Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and the Quest for More Glory

There's a palpable buzz around the Paris Saint-Germain training grounds these days, a quiet confidence that hums just beneath the surface. And why wouldn't there be? The reigning European champions are hungry, truly hungry, for more. Leading that charge, both on and off the pitch, is none other than Ousmane Dembélé, the dynamic French forward who, at 29, is currently holding football's most coveted individual prize: the Ballon d'Or.

It's still surreal, I imagine, for Dembélé. Just last year, in 2025, he stood on that illustrious stage, the legendary Ronaldinho himself presenting him with the golden ball. Now, with the memory of that momentous achievement still fresh, the PSG number 10 is already eyeing what's next for his club. The goal? A historic third consecutive Champions League title. Remember that tough final against Arsenal? Well, that's just fuel for the fire, a reminder of what it takes to get to the very top. Dembélé, with his incredible two-footed ability, is clearly a central figure in this ambitious project.

But beyond personal accolades and team trophies, Dembélé's mind is also on the future of the Ballon d'Or. He's got a strong feeling, a conviction really, that the 2026 award will stay right here in Paris. And he's not shy about naming names. At the top of his list? Our very own Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 25-year-old Georgian sensation, who arrived from Napoli and was deservedly named Champions League MVP last season, has truly taken the footballing world by storm. Dembélé, like many of us, showers him with praise, calling him, without a doubt, "one of the best wingers, one of the best players in the world." It’s no wonder teammates have dubbed him "The Best," though I hear "Kvaradona" is the nickname he quite prefers, a sweet nod to his Neapolitan past.

Of course, Dembélé isn't stopping there with his predictions. He's also throwing names like Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé into the mix, naturally. But he’s also keen to highlight some other talents making waves, mentioning the likes of Michael Olise, Lamine Yamal, William Pacho, and, perhaps most notably for us at PSG, Fabian Ruiz.

Fabian Ruiz, you know, our 30-year-old Spanish midfielder, has been absolutely instrumental. He's part of that Spain squad that won the World Cup, a team where Lamine Yamal also shone brightly. And get this: Ruiz is unbeaten in a remarkable 50 games for his national side. Dembélé calls him a "very underrated player," someone who truly dictates the tempo of our game, making him absolutely crucial for winning trophies. He even, with a playful grin, added that Ruiz "only has a left foot," a little bit of locker-room banter that just underlines their camaraderie. It's a testament to the depth and quality PSG possesses when players like Ruiz, who Kvaratskhelia also considers the best player not to feature in the World Cup this summer, are so highly valued.

So, as PSG gears up for their next challenge, a match against Brest after a solid showing against Bratislava, the collective ambition is clear. With stars like Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and Ruiz firing on all cylinders, under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, the dream of an unprecedented third consecutive Champions League title, and perhaps another Ballon d'Or for the Parc des Princes trophy cabinet, feels closer than ever. It’s going to be quite the season, isn't it?