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This is a file that has been experiencing twists and turns for months. Back in good form at the end of the season, Ousmane Dembélé finally took part in 15 of the last 16 La Liga meetings with his team, ending the season on a high note with a fine second place won by his team. Above all, he has regained the confidence of Xavi Hernandez, his coach, who has always made him one of his priorities for the coming transfer window, with the hope of extending it. But in recent weeks, the Spanish technician would have more or less abandoned this idea, projecting himself on the next exercise without imagining having him in his workforce, as revealed Mundo Deportivo.
Barça in a strong position?
With that in mind, the former midfielder was advancing down several leads to replace him, including the one leading to Leeds winger Raphinha. A costly track for the club, which could ultimately no longer be necessary. Indeed, the Catalan daily explains that the Frenchman still sees himself staying in Catalonia. Problem, the management of his team has absolutely no intention of revising its offer upwards, the latter having already been increased in recent months. This time the ball is in the court of the 2018 world champion. If he wants to stay, Barca are ready to welcome him with open arms, as the outlet explains, but it will be done on the basis of the contract only. already offered. A reversal of the situation compared to that of several months ago when the player’s entourage was pushing for a more juicy offer and Xavi made strong statements about him. From now on, the club is preparing to do without him, but would be delighted to continue the adventure. Especially since an extension on his part would avoid spending a sum for the transfer of a winger, good news for the Koundé, Lewandowski or Bernardo Silva files.
to summarize
Barça does not intend to change its financial proposal for Ousmane Dembélé, but the player would ultimately hesitate to accept it when he is out of contract. The player now has the ball in his court and will choose.
