Barça vs PSG: Ousmane Dembélé's stance a fornight ago

Just a fortnight ago, Ousmane Dembélé sat down for an interview with 'Diario Marca', where he addressed the rumours about his future.

"Barça want to renew me until 2027 and my agent is talking to them. I'm happy here and I want to continue. We'll see what happens," said El Mosquito.

He felt very good at both Barça and Barcelona and wanted to continue. "Barça is now a team with veterans and youngsters. There is a very good atmosphere in the dressing room. We are like a family. I feel very comfortable with my teammates and in the city. I'm happy here and I'm enjoying playing," he added.

One of the main bases for his happiness is that he has been able to control his muscular injuries.

"Now I'm happier because I've been able to play with continuity. I work a lot on my hamstring because I had problems. I do it before and after the game and I also have a physio in France who sends me a programme. I've managed to have more continuity and that's important for a player", said the Frenchman.

He also thanked Xavi for his support.

"Having the coach's confidence is very important for a player and the coach has given it to me. I know that I am a person who must help the team by providing assists and scoring goals and I assume this responsibility. Xavi has given the team confidence and that has been reflected in the results", were his words.

He even spoke about the tense negotiations of last year, pointing out that they were typical in football.

"I didn't see myself out of Barça. We were negotiating, which is normal in the world of football. Sometimes things went well and sometimes not so well, but in the end, an agreement was reached. There was a lot of talk about PSG, maybe because I am French, but there was nothing at any time with this club," he concluded.