Who is Désiré Doué? The French Rising Star Courted by Barça, Dortmund, and Arsenal

Joshua Kimmich Awaits Barcelona’s Move Get to Know the Young French Football Sensation, Désiré Doué Get to Know the Young French Football Sensation, Désiré Doué / YouTube FC Barcelona continues to work on strengthening its squad for the upcoming season. One of the ideas from the sporting management is to continue combining established talent with emerging prospects. Thus, the latest player linked with the Blaugrana is the young Désiré Doué.

This versatile 18-year-old French player – who will turn 19 in less than a month – currently represents Stade Rennes and, as reported by ‘TBR Football,’ is on the radar of Barça and several top teams in Europe. He is also being monitored by Atlético Madrid, Napoli, and Borussia Dortmund, the Champions League finalists. However, it appears that the Premier League is showing the strongest interest in the young footballer. The mentioned source suggests that Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have been tracking Doué for over a year.

Born in Angers, Doué has come up through the ranks of Stade Rennes before making his first-team debut in 2022. Last season was his breakthrough, while this one has been about confirmation.

He has surpassed the forty-game mark with the first team and has already scored four goals and provided six assists, having missed only five matches this campaign. He can play on the left or right wing, as well as in the attacking midfield and central midfield roles, and can even operate as a center forward.

However, his contract with Stade Rennes ties him down for two more seasons, until June 30, 2026. An international with France’s under-23 team, his market value according to ‘Transfermarkt,’ a specialized portal in the field, is €20 million.