After messing around with the Barcelona board for months, Ousmane Dembele ended up renewing with Barcelona when he was about to start the current season. The solid investment made by the club in 2017, in the signings of the Frenchman, Joan Laporta and Xavi Hernandez, prompted them to do everything they could to not let Dembele leave for a free
One of the main dilemmas for FC Barcelona fans was the high fees charged by the French. At that time, Josep Maria Bartomeu made him an astronomical contract. The goal of Laporta and the current board was not only to prevent Dembele from signing for another club for free, but to reduce the player’s salary, because Xavi was relying on him in Barcelona’s attack
Ousmane Dembele celebrates Barcelona’s Almería goal / Photo: EFE
Despite the extension of his association with the Barcelona family until 2024, Dembele continues to collect his exorbitant salary. According to information from El Nasonal, the French winger has gone from receiving a total of 12 million euros to 16, and many Barcelona players are upset by this fact. In addition, the performance did not accompany Dembele, who is still an irregular footballer, although he made the difference in many matches
This same information from El Nosonal highlights that some Barcelona players are angry with the board of directors, as they have decided to cut their salaries in order to help the club’s financial health, unlike Dembele
If Ousmane Dembele’s situation in Barcelona is not the best, in the French national team the winger is not having a good time either. Called up to play in the World Cup in Qatar by Didier Deschamps, Dembélé did not sign for a major tournament, being erratic with the Blues. Although he played prominently, he was not done yet being a crucial footballer for France
Dembele leads the ball against England / Photo: Europa Press
For now, Dembele has been linked to the club for another season and a half, at least, in order to prove what player he was at Borussia Dortmund. For Xavi, the Frenchman is the undisputed initiator, but the performance does not accompany him, and this, in addition to the high file he has, does not help Dembele to be an idol for the fans
