Former Barcelona star delivers verdict on Ousmane Dembele amid PSG rumors, claims he won’t leave the Catalan club

Sergi Roberto praises Ousmane Dembele and dismisses his rumoured move to PSG.

Former Barcelona star delivers verdict on Ousmane Dembele amid PSG rumors, claims he won’t leave the Catalan club

Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele. (Images via Getty)

Sergi Roberto, the captain of Barcelona, has ended rumors that Ousmane Dembele would be leaving the team to join PSG. By activating Dembele’s €50 million release clause, the French champions reportedly showed interest in signing him. But Roberto is confident that the gifted winger will keep playing for the Blaugrana at Camp Nou.

In an interview, Roberto recently emphasized the value of Dembélé’s contributions to the team, praising him as the most decisive player because of his distinctive playing style. The team’s captain acknowledged the significant contribution Dembélé makes on the field and said the players in the locker room have a lot of respect and affection for him.

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Sergi Roberto acknowledged the significance of the next Clásico match versus Real Madrid, even though it is a preseason match. He claimed that games against Real Madrid are always exceptional and that, no matter the circumstances, the motivation to triumph and outperform the opposition is constant.

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I don't see Dembélé leaving Barcelona. He's our most decisive player because of his way of playing. He's key on the pitch for us, and he's very loved in the dressing room.
Sergi Roberto said during the press conference.

Roberto openly declared his desire for Dembélé to remain at Barcelona in response to the transfer rumors around him. He emphasized Dembélé’s crucial involvement in their goals by referring to him as a special player and a crucial team setup component. The captain wanted the rumors to stop so that Dembélé would remain committed to the team.

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembélé rumored to join PSG, but club aims to keep him for the next season

The uncertainty surrounding Ousmane Dembele’s future remains a significant discussion topic as the transfer window enters its final days. The mystery is heightened by PSG’s rumored interest in the winger and their willingness to trigger his release clause. On the other hand, Barcelona sees Dembélé as a unique player and an essential part of their team, and they are desperate to keep his services for the following season.

Ousmane Dembele. (Source: Twitter)
Ousmane Dembele for FC Barcelona (Source: Twitter)

Even though it’s part of the preseason schedule, the forthcoming El Clásico game versus Real Madrid is crucial for the team. Roberto recognized the game’s significance and emphasized the team’s undying commitment to defeating their bitter opponents at any cost.

Dembele’s release clause is slated to increase in August. Thus the story surrounding his future is expected to continue in the days to come. Fans of both teams will closely monitor new developments as the situation develops.

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