The Ousmane Dembélé soap opera is not far from reaching its epilogue at the end of the winter transfer window. But let’s put things in context. At the end of the contract in June 2022, the 2018 world champion had not responded favorably to the new lease offered by the Catalan club (€14 million net per year). The Frenchman, deeply attached to the Blaugrana club and without any desire to leave, claimed 20 M€ net. Each part remained camped in its positions and the point of no return was then reached after a meeting between Xavi and the player when the Spanish technician indicated to him two possibilities, namely to extend and play or to follow the match from the stands until the end. of his contract. Then, FC Barcelona Director of Football Mateu Alemany officially confirmed the news by clearly and simply announcing the player’s temporary dismissal.
An intolerable situation that has hardened the tone between the different parties. While the situation has calmed down somewhat in recent days and the various parties have met in Barcelona to try to find a solution, nothing has led to anything concrete and each passing day puts Ousmane Dembele a little further away. from Camp Nou. A godsend for clubs that remain lurking in the shadows and patiently wait for the player’s future to be definitively compromised before taking action. If Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern, Manchester United (which has just returned to the news this Sunday after the Mason Greenwood affair and which is ready to go on the offensive tomorrow) and Newcastle have been in the running for several weeks , it is indeed the PSG which holds the rope.
Leonardo took matters into his own hands for Ousmane Dembélé
According to our information, Leonardo, who particularly appreciates the player’s profile since he has been playing for Rennes, has taken matters into his own hands to carry out the discussions. And obviously, after several constructive exchanges, the PSG boss obtained a verbal agreement from the 24-year-old French international (27 caps – 4 goals) and his entourage to come to the capital. Barring an incredible turnaround, Ousmane Dembélé’s future will be in Paris. If the alignment of planets is done correctly, the PSG would make a big blow on the transfer market and again make a big snub to Barça. Two clubs that have hated each other since the transfer of Neymar and the free arrival of Lionel Messi.
At only 24 years old, Dembouz represents the future for PSG, which for some time had wanted to rejuvenate its line of attack. With the presence of Neymar (29), Lionel Messi (34) or Angel Di Maria (33), PSG did not have a young player of the caliber of Ousmane Dembélé. Able to play on the right and left of the attack, the former Stade Rennais was a market opportunity not to be missed for the Parisian management who will not find a player of his level without a large sum to pay.
PSG, an opportune choice
It remains to be seen what the Catalan club will think of it. Because for his part, it would be a new catastrophic signal sent to his supporters. One day before the end of the transfer window, it is difficult to know if an agreement can be concluded by January 31 or if the player will leave more at the end of his contract on June 30. But according to our information, the capital club is busy trying to reach an agreement with Barcelona this winter. If he is put aside at Barça, it will be a very bad operation a few months before the World Cup in Qatar. We now have to wait a few days to find out more about one of the most incredible soap operas since the Neymar and Messi operations at PSG!