Ousmane Dembele’s Exit Saga: The Influence of Deco and Agent’s Warning
The summer departure of Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona was driven by a stark warning from his agent, Moussa Sissoko. Sissoko reportedly cautioned Dembele about limited playing time in the upcoming season, citing the influence of Deco, who recently assumed the role of Barca’s sporting director after previously serving as Raphinha’s agent.
The harsh reality for Dembele unfolds as Raphinha, Deco’s former client, struggles to secure a regular starting position. Dembele’s primary competition, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, is still in the developmental phase, making Dembele’s decision to leave all the more questionable.
It’s almost certain that Dembele would have retained his starter status had he chosen to stay at Barcelona. Despite modest goal-scoring numbers, he’s been putting in a commendable performance at Paris Saint-Germain.
The article suggests that Dembele might have benefitted from believing in himself, aligning with the confidence that Xavi and other Barcelona coaches had in him, rather than succumbing to his agent’s apprehensions and uncertainties.
