Posted on January 8, 2022 at 12:00 pm by La Rédaction
While Ousmane Dembélé is still not inclined to extend with FC Barcelona, Xavi would be active behind the scenes to find a replacement for the Frenchman. The Spanish technician would target Adama Traoré.
Ousmane Dembélé continues to stir up trouble over his future at FC Barcelona . While his contract ends next June, the French have claimed an annual salary of nearly € 43 million to extend to Barça . Present at a press conference on Friday, Xavi spoke about the winger's situation: “He's part of the team and the other day he made an effort for the team. He had just come out of Covid and he did a perfect performance. The team was in trouble and he made the difference. Whatever happens with his future, he will continue to be an important player for us. “Behind the scenes, the Blaugrana coach is already preparing for the post- Dembélé …
Barça is targeting Adama Traoré
According to Sport, the leaders of FC Barcelona would see Adama Traoré as the ideal replacement for Ousmane Dembélé in the event of the latter's departure. Currently at Wolverhampton , the Spaniard knows Barça well, having stayed there until 2015 after being trained at Masia . The physical profile of Adama Traoré would be greatly appreciated by the club culé, which has already taken certain steps to repatriate its former player.