Real Madrid Waves Goodbye to Doué After His Champions League Final Masterclass
What was supposed to be a showcase for Paris Saint-Germain’s established stars turned into a coming-of-age performance for one of European football’s most promising young talents. Désiré Doué, the 19-year-old French winger, was the undisputed star of the Champions League final, scoring twice and earning Man of the Match honors as PSG demolished Inter Milan 5–0 at the Allianz Arena.
🎯 Doué Was Already on Real Madrid’s Radar
While much of the post-match buzz centered on Doué’s explosive performance, those inside Real Madrid’s scouting department weren’t surprised. According to reports, Juni Calafat, the club’s head of international scouting, had already earmarked Doué as a high-potential target, viewing him as a future replacement for Rodrygo Goes if the Brazilian were to depart in the next 1–2 years.
But that dream is now all but over.
💸 PSG’s New Star Is Untouchable
Doué’s market value was already estimated around €60 million, but after his Champions League heroics, his status at PSG is now untouchable. With Luis Enrique likely to build the next PSG cycle around him, and the club’s unwillingness to sell top talent — especially to Real Madrid — a transfer is virtually off the table.
Even for Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez, known for pulling off some of the most ambitious moves in football history, Doué is now out of reach.
🧠 Madrid’s Missed Opportunity?
Real Madrid’s recruitment strategy in recent years has focused heavily on youth with long-term upside — names like Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, and now Endrick have followed this pattern. Doué would’ve been a perfect fit, both tactically and age-wise.
But his meteoric rise and decisive role in helping PSG win their first-ever Champions League has cemented his place in Paris — at least for the foreseeable future.
⚪ What’s Next for Madrid?
With Doué now off the radar, Real Madrid may turn their attention to other emerging wingers across Europe. It also raises the stakes on Rodrygo’s future. If he stays, Madrid will remain stacked in attack. If he leaves, however, the hunt for a world-class replacement just got a lot harder.
