Kingsley Coman's redemption: From PSG reject to Champions League hero for Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) wait for Champions League success continued after ir 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Sunday. Bundesliga champions romped to a 1-0 win, leaving Ligue 1 giants to rue ir missed chances in what was ir first Champions League final appearance. PSG vs Bayern clash was even more heartbreaking for Parisians as it was Kingsley Coman who settled contest, a player who rose through ranks from PSG's academy.  

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PSG vs Bayern: PSG reject Kingsley Coman's goal seals Bayern's Champions League title 

Kingsley Coman was manr Hansi Flick's only change to starting XI ahead of PSG vs Bayern clash from ir semi-final win against Lyon. 24-year-old repaid his manr's trust by scoring only goal of game close to hour-mark to seal Bayern Munich's treble and a sixth European Cup triumph. Kingsley Coman goal was also 500th goal scored by Bundesliga giants in Champions League, only behind Real Madrid and Barcelona's tally in competition. strike was also a gut-wrenching moment for PSG, who saw ir Champions League dream fade away by a player who called Parc des Princes his home until six years ago. 

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Kingsley Coman PSG journey: Ex-PSG star's career at a glance 

Kingsley Coman was brought up in Paris and spent nine years in youth academy at PSG. As a 16-year-old, versatile winger made his debut for Parisians in a 3-2 defeat against Sochaux in 2013. Coman remains youngest debutant in PSG history, but as  Qatar Sports Investments era bankrolled a host of superstar signings, winger found himself out of favour and subsequently ran down his contract.

After Coman PSG stint, winger joined Juventus on a free transfer, winning Serie A and Coppa Italia in his first season, before finding himself on losing side against Luis Enrique's FC Barcelona in Champions League final. winger subsequently joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal with an option to buy, becoming one of star players in Pep Guardiola's Bayern side. However, French international's seasons were marred by a series of injuries which resulted in him being on sidelines more often. 

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Bayern Munich placed ir trust in Kingsley Coman, and winger was signed permanently for a reported fee of €21 million. Injuries time and again cropped up and two years ago French international had publicly revealed that he had contemplated retirement at an early due to injury troubles. winger had missed out on France's 2018 World Cup squad due to injury, while he was unlikely to start PSG vs Bayern clash. Flick threw Kingsley Coman on big st ahead of more experienced Ivan Perisic, and 24-year-old delivered goods in what was most crucial goal of his club career. 

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Coman Bayern career: Kingsley Coman's redemption 

While a record of 20 trophies at of 24 seems overwhelming, Kingsley Coman has had his fair share of troubles, and goal is testament to his natural skill as a footballer. Coman's goal has a major significance for both PSG and Bayern Munich as y turn ir attention to next season. 24-year-old's future in Bavaria was cast into doubt after Bundesliga champions splashed €49 million (£45m) to sign Leroy Sane from Manchester City.

However, 38 appearances across all competitions this season -  most he has mand in a season - followed by his Champions League heroics gives plenty of headache to Hansi Flick as he looks to continue his success next season. Coman became  first player in history of Champions League to score against his former club in final and PSG will have realised that despite all ir star quality and excessive transfer spend, Parisians cant bankroll ir way to success. 

(Im Courtesy: Champions League, Deji Faremi Twitter)