At just 15 years old, Leon DeBose is living his dream of becoming a professional footballer. The son of Djamel Debbouze and Melissa Thoreau has just joined the Paris Saint-Germain U16 squad.
Funny coincidence. While Djamel Debbouze is currently filming the film “Mercato”, which will take the viewer “into the heart of the scenes of modern football” in 2005, the son of comedian Leon Debbouze himself was on the front page of sports news. According to the specialized site “ Mercato foot », The 15-year-old teenager has just signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The information was confirmed by the favorite club of the father-son duo, which published a picture of Leon Debose in a Paris Saint-Germain shirt on the page dedicated to its U-16 team.
Leon Debose’s sporting ambitions were first revealed in a photo of his mother, Melissa Torreo, published by the newspaper Liberation in April 2021. The journalist and TV producer confirmed at the time that her son had enrolled at Paris Saint-Germain’s preparatory training center as part of sports studies, and that she had never failed. Reminding him how difficult it is to break through this position.
Leon DeBose “dreams out loud of a professional career” […, mais] She dampens her enthusiasm, only to prevent any disappointment, by pointing out that there are many called and few chosen,” we read in the article. Léon DeBose is, after all, one of the elected officials, “Titis” as they are called in the Logis camp.
“ You have exceptional luck, turn it in.”
One thing is certain, Jamal Debbouz must be very happy with this news, as he has a lot of ambition for his eldest son. “Leon DeBose!” Princes Park! In the World Cup final! “, enthused in an interview with “Jeux Vous Aime” – Patrick Sebastien’s magazine – in 2021. Seriously, comedian or footballer, I’m proud as long as he enjoys his life, He corrected himself. I always tell my children: “Do what you want, but do it to the best of your ability! You have extraordinary luck, turn it around! Make something of it.” something !” “
Leon DeBose caused a surprise when he took his first steps on the red carpet during the 49th Cesar Gala on February 23, having grown up as far away from the spotlight as possible. A real copy of his father, the 15-year-old appears smiling and resting on the arm of Jamel Debbouze, to whom he appears very close.
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