‘We’ll just cut it in half!’ – Ousmane Dembele’s hilarious solution to PSG’s Ballon d’Or dilemma

Ousmane Dembele has jokingly suggested that the Ballon d’Or trophy should be cut in half to solve Paris Saint-Germain’s 2026 dilemma involving himself and team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner has been full of praise for the Georgian winger, insisting Kvaratskhelia deserves to succeed him after an outstanding season with PSG.

With both players making strong cases for the prestigious individual award, Dembele appears to have found a simple solution – share the trophy.

PSG refuse to choose between Dembele and Kvaratskhelia

PSG have taken a collective approach to the Ballon d’Or race, refusing to create an internal rivalry between two of their biggest stars.

Rather than publicly backing one player over the other, the French club have supported both Dembele and Kvaratskhelia ahead of the ceremony.

The pair have also embraced the spotlight together, regularly praising each other during media appearances instead of competing for attention.

That unity has added another layer to an already fascinating Ballon d’Or battle, with both forwards eager to recognise the other’s contribution to PSG’s success.

Dembele backs Kvaratskhelia to win the Ballon d’Or

As the reigning winner, Dembele knows exactly what it takes to lift the coveted trophy.

However, the France international believes Kvaratskhelia has done enough to claim the award this year.

Speaking to the BBC, Dembele said: “He’s the Ballon d’Or winner. Honestly, he deserves it. He’s had an exceptional season. As the saying goes, he’s been a dazzling sight to behold. He’s an incredible player, and he’s proven it in Champions League matches.”

The comments underline the respect between the two PSG attackers, with Dembele openly acknowledging his team-mate’s impact on the biggest stage.

‘We’ll just cut it in half’

With both players having strong claims to the award, the possibility of one of them missing out naturally raises the question of how PSG could keep everyone happy.

Dembele’s solution was characteristically simple – and hilarious.

Asked about the Ballon d’Or situation, he joked: “The Ballon d’Or? We’ll just cut it in half.”

The comment captures the light-hearted relationship between the two forwards, while also highlighting just how closely PSG’s stars view their respective chances of winning the award.

For now, though, only one player can officially lift the Ballon d’Or – unless Dembele’s rather unconventional solution somehow becomes reality.