Doue caps dream season by starring in PSG’s Champions League triumph

Munich, Germany: Teenage star Desire Doue topped off a dream season by scoring twice in a stunning performance as Paris Saint-Germain comprehensively beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday´s Champions League final.

“I don´t have the words. It is a dream come true. It is just magnificent,” Doue told broadcaster Canal Plus in a brief interview as delirious PSG fans invaded the pitch at the Allianz Arena after seeing their team win the trophy for the first time.

No player embodies the youthful energy and dynamism of Luis Enrique´s thrilling PSG side quite like Doue, who has enjoyed a remarkable campaign and has now announced himself to the wider world with his display in Munich.

Doue´s masterclass, which came only three days before his 20th birthday, saw him set up Achraf Hakimi for PSG´s early opener. He then became just the third teenager to score in the final of the modern Champions League as he made it 2-0 on the night.

The French international followed in the footsteps of Patrick Kluivert, who was still 18 when he netted for Ajax in 1995, and the Brazilian Carlos Alberto Gomes, a 19-year-old scorer for Porto in 2004.

Doue later scored again before being brought off to rapturous applause and seeing another teenager get on the scoresheet, substitute Senny Mayulu wrapping up the victory with the fifth goal a fortnight after turning 19.

“What we have done today is magical. We have made French and Europan football history and I am so pleased with how everything has gone this season,” Doue said after what was the biggest ever win by any club in the final.

An astonishing season for PSG following talisman Kylian Mbappe´s departure has seen them win Europe´s elite club competition for the first time after also completing a domestic league and cup double.

It has been an especially remarkable year for Doue, whose dazzling feet recall former PSG superstar Neymar at his very best. Doue joined PSG from Rennes in August for a reported 50 million euros ($56.7m), signing a five-year deal.