PSG Retains Chance to Sign Dembele for €50m Despite Missing Deadline – Insights from Romano

On Monday night, Barcelona received a significant letter from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) that indicated their intention to trigger the release clause of Ousmane Dembele and proceed with the signing of the player. The letter activated what can be described as a “private” clause, allowing PSG to acquire Dembele for the same amount as his previous release clause, which stands at €50 million. Fabrizio Romano, a renowned transfer expert, shed light on this development, confirming that the deal is expected to be finalized by the end of the week.

Despite missing the deadline of July 31st, PSG can still secure the services of Dembele without having to pay the new €100 million release clause that came into effect on August 1st. Instead, they only need to pay the original €50 million clause because they acted promptly by sending the formal letter to Barcelona.

Dembele, who is currently with the Barcelona squad in Las Vegas for their upcoming friendly against AC Milan, is unlikely to feature in the game. The decision to rest him is to avoid the risk of injury ahead of his potential transfer to PSG.

According to highly credible sources, including Matteo Morretto, it is anticipated that Dembele will travel to Paris after the AC Milan game to finalize the transfer. PSG will honor the €50 million release clause, making the deal a reality and potentially bringing the French winger to the Parisian club.

As the negotiations progress, fans and football enthusiasts await official confirmation of the transfer. The situation highlights how crucial timing and communication can be in the world of football transfers, as PSG’s swift action allowed them to secure Dembele’s services at a significantly lower cost than the new release clause would have demanded.