According to reports, Ousmane Dembele has revealed that Barcelona want to extend his contract at the club until 2027. Dembele, who has been at Barcelona since 2017, has a year remaining on his current deal.
Barcelona are eager to ensure that he remains at the club, with Dembele stating: ‘We’ll see what happens.’ The Frenchman has had some frustrating moments during his time at Barcelona, especially due to injuries.
However, when asked about his contract negotiations, Dembele told Marca: ‘It’s going very well. Barcelona want me to renew until 2027, my representative will talk to them. I am happy at the team, also at home, in Barcelona. We’ll see what happens with the matter.’
However, he is enjoying playing under Xavi, with Barcelona winning the LaLiga title last season. There were previously suggestions that Barcelona’s financial struggles could make it difficult for them to keep hold of Dembele.
Dembele stated that Barcelona’s main ambition for next season is to win the Champions League, a trophy that the club haven’t lifted since 2015. He said: ‘Everyone wants to win the Champions League again because we haven’t achieved it for many years. I hope everything goes well in Europe next season.’
The 26-year-old added that he is happy with his situation at Barcelona and is enjoying playing more regularly. Dembele added that Xavi has ‘taken the pressure off’ the Barcelona players.
He said: ‘The last three years have been very difficult for everyone. He has given the team a lot of confidence. He has taken the pressure off the players because he is a man of the house and he knows everything that has happened at Barcelona very well, and he has taken a lot of pressure off us.’
He said: ‘Yes, this year, and the previous one too. Because I have been able to play many games. Before it was more difficult because I suffered many injuries. Now I’m happier because I’m playing a lot more. And I’m also happy with the team and with the people at Barcelona.’
