Dembele: Messi told me that if I want to realize my dream, I must take it seriously

Hupu, August 26th, Dembele is enjoying the happiest and most successful days in the football world. The Frenchman won almost everything last season and is now regarded as the biggest hit at the Golden Globes, but has also experienced some lows. He recalled one of the experiences in an interview with French magazine 442 and revealed a suggestion from Messi that completely changed his view of his career.

"Messi and I have had a great relationship since day one. My locker is right next to him and he gave me a lot of advice. He always knows instinctively what you need. To me, he is the greatest player, a person who can inspire me," Dembele explained.

Demberle recalled Messi's words: "Messi told me that if I want to realize my dream, I must take it seriously."

The two played together in Barcelona from 2017 to 2021. This period was enough for Messi to notice Demberle's talent and give me advice to change his career trajectory. Dembele added: "After that, I started to observe and learn what he did on the court."

Now Dembele is ushering in the best season of his career, which also makes him the most powerful contender for the Golden Globes. "In Paris, I am full of confidence in Luis Enrique. He gave me complete freedom on the court. Before the Champions League final, many people shouted at me: 'Golden Ball!'. The Golden Ball is the holy grail of the football world. On the personal level, no honor can be higher than it." Dembele finally said.