Barcelona Faces Potential €25m Transfer Fee for Ousmane Dembele’s Pre-August Sale

Ousmane Dembele’s resurgence at Barcelona under the guidance of Xavi Hernandez has been a notable development over the past 18 months. The French winger has shown glimpses of the exceptional form that prompted Barcelona to make a substantial investment in acquiring him from Borussia Dortmund back in 2017.

Despite his recent performances, Dembele’s future at the club remains uncertain, although there is mutual desire from both parties to see him continue his journey in Catalonia. With his current contract set to expire at the end of the upcoming season, Barcelona has extended an offer for a new four-year deal. However, as of now, Dembele has yet to accept the terms.

Barcelona faces the risk of losing Dembele on a cut-price deal during this summer transfer window. According to reports from MD, his release clause, previously set at €100 million, has been reduced to €50 million as of Thursday. This reduced release clause will remain in effect until August 1st, unless a new contract is agreed upon beforehand.

Furthermore, if Dembele were to depart, Barcelona would only receive 50% of the transfer fee, with the remaining €25 million allocated to the player’s agent, Moussa Sissoko.

Barcelona is determined to retain Dembele’s services and ongoing negotiations for a new contract are underway. However, for the time being, interested parties have the opportunity to secure his services at a significantly affordable price.

The club is fully aware of the potential consequences of losing Dembele and is working diligently to reach an agreement that will ensure his long-term commitment to Barcelona. As discussions progress, fans and football enthusiasts alike await the final outcome, eager to see whether Dembele will continue his impressive development in the Barcelona jersey or seek new challenges elsewhere.