Why PSG have spent €50m on Rennes wonderkid Desire Doue as part of post-Kylian Mbappe rebuild
GOALThe French livewire has secured a big-money transfer to the Ligue 1 champions as they look to move on from the sale of the Real Madrid megastar
Few European clubs have a stronger pedigree for producing wonderkids than Rennes. Over the past few years, the likes of Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembele and Mathys Tel have all made a major impact in the first team as teenagers before being snapped up by the continent's elite for sizeable fees.
This trend shows no sign of slowing down any time soon either. The latest gem off the conveyor belt is Desire Doue, with the 19-year-old – who was included in GOAL's NXGN 2024 list – earning rave reviews for his Ligue 1 performances last season.
Unsurprisingly, these displays sent Europe's top clubs into a spin. Over the course of the summer, a host of sides were linked with a move for Doue. The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich all took a look, but it's PSG, as they look to rebuild their attack following the departure of Kylian Mbappe, that have got their man for a reported €50 million (£43m/$55m) fee.
So what is it that makes the versatile Frenchman such an exciting signing for the Ligue 1 champions?
