Ousmane Dembele’s contract extension in the summer was a major move by the Barcelona board, even amongst all the new signings the club had made.
The Frenchman, after all, was one of the best players during the second half of the 2021/22 campaign, helping Barcelona seal second place in the league table.
Dembele has been one of Barcelona’s most important players in the ongoing season as well. But even after his contract extension, there have been doubts over the winger’s long-term future at Barça, as many believe the forward is only here for the short term and may leave the club once he receives a lucrative offer elsewhere.
However, according to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Barça Buzz), Barcelona are prepared to pour water over speculations linking Dembele to a move away from Camp Nou by offering him another contract extension offer.
The report suggests Barça want to renew the contract of the former Borussia Dortmund starlet as soon as possible. While the player opted for a relatively lower salary in the summer, the club may hand him a new deal with more lucrative terms.
It appears the Catalans are satisfied with the performances of Dembele, along with his commitment to the club. They believe the player wants to stay at Camp Nou for years and continue his development under Xavi Hernandez.
Dembele has already been vocal about his relationship with Xavi, who has played a key role in helping him reinvigorate his career, especially after a disappointing spell at Camp Nou.
However, in the midst of confusion around the Financial Fair Play rules, Barcelona must be wary of committing funds for Dembele’s renewal, especially when they are in desperate need of a couple of new players in the upcoming January transfer window.
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