Barcelona Players Stunned by Ousmane Dembele’s Departure to PSG ‘We Gave Him Our All’

Barcelona veterans Sergi Roberto and Marcos Alonso expressed their complete shock and disappointment at the news of Ousmane Dembele’s impending departure from the club. The news of Paris Saint-Germain’s interest in the French forward broke late last week, and by Tuesday evening, Manager Xavi Hernandez confirmed that Dembele would be leaving.

Sergi Roberto, speaking to Relevo, described Dembele as a crucial player for Barcelona, loved by the team and an important figure for many years. He expressed sadness at the decision but acknowledged that the team would have to move forward and compete with their strong squad. Xavi also shared his disappointment with Dembele’s choice, and Sergi Roberto echoed the sentiment, feeling that when you care about someone, it’s hard to see them choose another path. Despite this, Roberto respected Dembele’s right to decide what’s best for his career.

What made Dembele’s departure surprising for Barcelona was not just the decision itself but the timing of it. Over the past six years, there have been speculations about his potential departure, but this year, it seemed more likely that he would stay. Sergi Roberto mentioned that Dembele is not a player who talks much, so the news came as a surprise to many players in the team. They had hoped he would remain at Barcelona, especially since he appeared happy with the club last year.

Marcos Alonso, in his conversation with Sport, also admitted that he was taken aback by the move. Dembele hadn’t communicated anything to the players, and until the move was officially confirmed, he remained a part of the dressing room. Alonso acknowledged Dembele’s importance as a player but emphasized the need for the team to look ahead and move forward together.

Despite the shock of Dembele’s departure, Barcelona is already planning how to utilize the potential and unexpected income from the transfer. Xavi has made his priorities clear to the club, and they are now focused on reshaping the team for the future. While Dembele’s exit leaves a void in the squad, Barcelona is determined to adapt and continue their pursuit of success on the pitch.

As the club moves on from this unexpected turn of events, they do so with gratitude for Dembele’s contributions and a strong resolve to build on the existing talent and create a cohesive unit that can compete at the highest level. While the departure is bittersweet, Barcelona’s history of resilience and determination shows that they will continue to push forward, embracing new challenges, and striving for excellence in the seasons to come.