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| Ousmane Dembele during the match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC, corresponding to the week 30 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 03th April 2022. |
Xavi is
prepared to fight until the last minute to keep Ousmane
Dembele at the club.
The French
international’s future at Barcelona is a major
focus in the coming weeks with his current deal set to expire at the end of
June.
Xavi has consistently
stated his des
ire to retain the former Borussia Dortmund winger at the Camp Nou
after he produced an eye-catching end to the 2021/22 campaign.
Dembele was questioned
on speculation on his future plans yesterday, and remarked he
was happy at Barcelona, however, the club remain stalled in
talks with his representatives.
According to reports
from Marca,
Xavi has made a final plea to the board to release the necessary funds to
secure a renewal before his contract ends.
The club are still
experiencing financial difficulties, as they aim to reduce their wage budget,
and any change in position is likely to have to come from Dembele’s side if
negotiations are to restart.
