Xavi Hernandez has insisted the Ousmane Dembele is “comfortable” at Barcelona amid switch hyperlinks to Paris Saint-Germain.
90min reported earlier this week that the Ligue 1 champions had opened talks with Barcelona over a possible transfer for Dembele to the Parc des Princes. The France worldwide is out there for as little as €50m (£42.9m) earlier than July 31 because of a launch clause in his contract – a launch which doubles after that date.
Information of PSG’s curiosity emerged because of Dembele’s contract talks with Barca not progressing because the membership had initially hoped. Whereas talks are because of proceed, sources have advised 90min that Xavi Hernandez’s aspect can be prepared promote the participant for the correct value if he asks to depart.
Regardless of the rumours circling relating to his future, Dembele has been one of many stars of Barcelona’s pre-season, scoring in each the defeat to Arsenal and the completely spectacular 3-0 win over El Clasico rivals Actual Madrid on Saturday evening in Dallas, Texas.
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In his press convention after that win, supervisor Xavi was quizzed by the press about Dembele’s future:
“We’ll see, within the switch window you by no means know.
“I see Ousmane as comfortable at Barca. If there’s one thing [in the PSG links] he’ll inform us. For now he’s right here and he’s comfortable.”
In addition to discussing potential outgoings, Xavi additionally harassed the necessity for Barcelona to strengthen their squad this summer season too, saying: “I feel are missing [a few players]. We now have to strengthen ourselves somewhat extra. The president and the sports activities administration realize it. To be aggressive we now have to strengthen ourselves.
“I consider loads on this group, however I feel we’d like one thing extra. My pending job as a coach is to compete extra there. We do not conceal. It is one of many aims of the season.”
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