Posted on December 18, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. by Amadou Diawara
At the end of the contract on June 30 with FC Barcelona, Ousmane Dembélé has still not extended. Despite everything, Xavi and Mateu Alemany are not losing hope on this issue, as they have made it clear. In addition, the director of football also mentioned the winter transfer window, explaining that he had a plan to strengthen the Catalan workforce, while remaining in the nails of financial fair play.
Arrived at FC Barcelona in the summer of 2017, Ousmane Dembélé had the immense objective of filling the void left by Neymar. Little spared by physical glitches since his signature, the French world champion has not at all fulfilled his mission. Which could have caused his departure several times. While Ousmane Dembélé will be free from any contract on July 1, Barça have reviewed their plans with regard to him. Indeed, Joan Laporta would now do everything to extend his number 7, and this, to avoid a free departure in the summer of 2022. Back at FC Barcelona, Xavi is also making a contribution to convincing Ousmane Dembélé to sign a new lease in Catalonia. Moreover, the coach of Barça sent a clear message on the future of the Frenchman this Friday at a press conference. “I had a meeting with him, he's happy here, it's a matter of agreement between the agent and the club. He knows the project and the importance it will have. I see him happy, satisfied and all he needs is a goal. He brings us things to make a difference. I am clear with him and I hope he will be able to renew “, confided Xavi.
” Ousmane Dembélé has told us of his desire to continue with us “
After Xavi, Mateu Alemany also commented on the case Ousmane Dembélé, insisting on the fact that he was giving everything to complete this dossier. “You know we've been dealing with this problem for a long time. He told us of his desire to continue with us and we are at the key moment for renewal. We hope the situation will be clarified before the end of the year, ” FC Barcelona director of football told Barça TV.
“We are at the key moment for the renewal of Ousmane Dembélé”
In addition to the Ousmane Dembélé file , Mateu Alemany also mentioned the next transfer window and its strategy to stay in the nails of financial fair play, despite the big economic problems of Barça. “The winter transfer window? The first thing to do is to make room for 'fair play'. We have several options in place to make room for financial fair play and we are also working on the transfer market. This is the idea we have with the coach. We know what the market can give us and we are prepared for it, ”said the director of Catalan football.