FC Barcelona have deceided to call off new contract talks Ousmane Dembélé, according to Diario Sport.
Following extensive talks, Barça have grown tired of waiting for the winger’s future decision.
The Catalan club are also unsure over whether he is actually serious about continuing at the Camp Nou.
Barça start plans for next season without Dembélé
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 03: Ousmane Dembélé of FC Barcelona with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on April 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
Plans have now started for next season without the Frenchman in Xavi’s squad.
His contract with the club ends on June 30, and Dembele will then become a free agent.
After their last meeting with the player’s agent, Barça left with the feeling that his renewal was no longer possible.
No further meetings with Moussa Sissoko are planned.
The Catalan club considered Dembélé to have been lost a long time ago, but it was the insistence of Xavi which kept them going after his renewal.
Chelsea interested in Dembélé
There is certainly a growing confidence, especially with PSG bringing in Campos, who isn’t as intent on signing him as Leonardo. Chelsea have made contact. One to watch next week. ?
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 5, 2022
Chelsea are growing in confidence that a deal to sign Dembélé could be sealed, according to Ben Jacobs.
The Blues have made contact with the player and further movement on the transfer could happen next week.
This article was edited by
Conor Laird.
