PSG ready to trigger €50m release clause of this player as a possible replacement of Kylian Mbappe

PSG set to active €50m release clause of this Barcelona star to replace Mbappe.

PSG ready to trigger €50m release clause of this player as a possible replacement of Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele Credits : MARCA

On Thursday, PSG, as per multiple sources, decided to sign a Barcelona forward by activating a €50 million release clause in case Kylian Mbappe departs this summer. Reports about Mbappe’s desire to leave the Ligue 1 side have been circulating all over social media lately.

PSG is reportedly interested in none other than Barcelona’s French forward, Ousmane Dembele. The 25-year-old speedy player has been on PSG’s radar for a while, and the French giants consider him a strong candidate to fill the vacancy that would be left by Mbappe’s potential exit from the club.

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Ousmane Dembele joined Barcelona in 2017 in a massive transfer deal from Borussia Dortmund. Since then, he has shown immense potential and has become an integral part of Barcelona’s team. PSG is willing to invest €50 million in activating Dembele’s release clause, viewing it as an investment in their future squads and aiming to secure his playmaking abilities.

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A look at Ousmane Demebele’s possible future at PSG if Kylian Mbappe departs

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PSG president Nasser and Ousmane Dembele. Credits- Sky Sports

While Barcelona has been actively looking to extend Dembele’s contract and remove the release clause, PSG’s keen interest and financial backing could intensify the situation. Dembele has confirmed his contentment at Barcelona and has engaged in discussions regarding a contract extension until 2027.

The attacker is still eager to stay at Barcelona, having experienced great triumph under the guidance of former Barcelona Star and coach, Xavi Hernandez. The current agreement of the former Borussia Dortmund prodigy with Camp Nou will come to an end in the summer of next year.

By that time, Dembele will have reached the age of 30, and Barcelona is also considering the option of including a one-year extension in the prospective new contract.PSG’s pursuit of Dembele showcases their urgent determination to maintain their competitive and top-quality reign in the football world.

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