O Barcelona, now coached by Xavi, aims to renew Ousmane Dembélé’s contract, which he wins at the end of this season. However, according to the Spanish newspaper Sport, the conversations between the club and the player’s manager did not evolve as expected.
According to the publication, Barça’s proposal is far from the ideal conceived by Moussa Sissoko, the attacker’s agent. Facing financial difficulties, the Catalan team intends to offer lower fixed amounts, but with high variable amounts.
The athlete, in turn, understands the reality of the team. However, he does not intend, initially, to accept the terms proposed by the directors.
The parties will still continue talking, seeking an agreement as soon as possible. This is because Dembélé has a relationship with Barcelona until June 2022 and, in January, he will be able to sign a pre-contract with any other club.
Finally, the Sport he even mentions that the new rich Newcastle and the Manchester United are interested in hiring the 24-year-old striker, who is favored by Xavi Hernández.
Ousmane Dembélé has been suffering from injuries since arriving at Barcelona in 2017, for €135 million (R$ 855 million currently) – it is the most expensive signing in the club’s history, alongside Philippe Coutinho. This season, the French striker has played only two matches.
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