Ousmane Dembélé, currently a shining star at Paris Saint-Germain, has always been a precocious talent who captivated the attention of everyone around him. Juanfer Quintero, the former FC Porto player and Dembélé’s teammate at Rennes during the 2015/16 season, shared impressive memories about the young Frenchman that still resonate in the football world. In a revealing interview on his YouTube channel, JF10TV, Quintero did not hesitate to express his admiration for Dembélé’s extraordinary talent, making comparisons that will leave fans pondering.
Quintero recalls his dramatic arrival at Rennes, having been signed on the last day of the transfer window. Just a few weeks later, he was called to a meeting where he met Dembélé. The Colombian reminisced: “A skinny young guy walked in and greeted me. They told me, ‘Look, this kid is a star…’ I wondered who he would be…” The first impression was just the beginning of a deep recognition of Dembélé’s potential.
The impact of the Frenchman was immediate and resounding. Quintero did not hold back in his praise, revealing: “I loved him. I have never seen anyone with as much talent as Dembélé. In training, he left everyone behind, and I would ask myself, ‘Who is this kid?’ He was flying. It was impressive.” Quintero’s words illustrate not only the technical skill that Dembélé displayed but also his ability to dazzle and push the boundaries of what is expected from such a young player.
In a statement that is sure to spark heated debates among football fans, Quintero made a bold comparison to Lionel Messi: “I’ve seen Messi, of course, but Ousmane… At 17 years old, shooting at goal like that with both feet, with so much personality, it was impossible. I would come home thinking: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this, this kid is crazy.’” These words testify to the uniqueness of Dembélé’s playing style and his innate potential, which, even in his youth, promised a bright future.
After an impressive season at Rennes, Dembélé moved to Borussia Dortmund, where his career soared to unimaginable heights. Despite a less successful stint at Barcelona, the Frenchman managed to reinvent himself and establish himself as a global star, now at PSG. Ousmane Dembélé’s journey is a clear example of how talent, combined with determination, can lead a player to shine brightly on the global football stage.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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