Ousmane Dembele: The Secret Behind Barcelona's Second-Most Expensive Signing's Desire to Join Paris Saint-Germain
Ousmane Dembele: Is Barcelona's second-most expensive signing eyeing a move to Paris Saint-Germain? Dembele seeks contract negotiations with Barcelona, but feels they haven't made enough effort to retain him PSG sees him as Mbappe's potential replacement Stay tuned for the summer transfer window updates on Sky Sports
Only a month ago, Ousmane Dembele openly expressed his happiness at Barcelona, but now he desires to depart for Paris Saint-Germain. Having joined Barca in 2017 from Borussia Dortmund for a hefty £135m fee, Dembele had previously shown interest in negotiating a fresh contract with the club before his existing agreement concludes in 2024.
In June, the 26-year-old informed Marca that he couldn't understand the excessive speculation surrounding a potential move to PSG, considering his nationality. However, he expressed satisfaction with the current situation, stating that Barcelona intends to extend his contract until 2027. His representative will engage in discussions with the club, and he clarified his contentment with both his team and Barcelona as his home. Consequently, the outcome remains uncertain, and the future will unveil what transpires.
We at We News have observed that there has been little advancement regarding this extension. Additionally, there have been notable changes in the dynamics at both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Specifically, PSG has taken a significant decision to sell Kylian Mbappe, who expressed his unwillingness to prolong his contract with the club. As a result, Dembele has been identified as the chosen successor for Mbappe.
PSG have reportedly shown strong interest in Dembele amidst the ongoing Mbappe saga, with manager Luis Enrique considering him the perfect replacement.
Simultaneously, Barcelona is said to be among the clubs that pursued Mbappe, aiming to provide PSG with the desired resolution to remove him from their squad.
And from this, rumours are believed to have reached Dembele that have unsettled him - rumours that he was one of two names proposed to PSG as part of a potential deal.
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Dembele played a key role in Barcelona's LaLiga triumph last season
Dembele has informed Barcelona of his desire to join PSG. Despite his strong bond with manager Xavi, he believes that the club's efforts to retain him were insufficient.
This week, Xavi publicly voiced his disappointment with Dembele's choice, particularly considering his significant contribution to the winger's comeback following a fallout with the club in January.
Dembele had an impressive season, earning the nickname 'Assist King' from the Spanish media, after netting eight goals and creating nine more in various competitions. PSG has activated a clause in Dembele's contract, granting them a five-day window to discuss his transfer with Barcelona.
