Ousmane Dembele’s signing for Barcelona had change into emblematic of Josep Maria Bartomeu’s turbulent presidency.
An untenably ballooning wage invoice noticed the membership face chapter within the aftermath of Covid-19 restrictions and in a necessity to chop wages, the French attacker has change into an expendable asset.
Nevertheless, Dembele is reportedly decided to make preserving him at Barcelona extra possible, regardless of being set to depart on the finish of the season.
TOP STORY – DEMBELE OPEN TO BARCELONA WAGE CUT
Together with his contract expiring on the finish of the season, Ousmane Dembele is ready to cut back his wage in an effort to signal a brand new contract at Barcelona, Sport experiences.
Dembele’s agent Moussa Sissoko and the Barcelona board reportedly met and the assertion was made that the France worldwide was keen to take a pay lower to proceed enjoying below Xavi.
Return on funding has at all times lingered over the 24-year-old attacker following his €140million switch from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Dembele has offered one purpose in all competitions this season for the Blaugrana, however leads the group in assists with 11 from 28 appearances.
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