Ousmane Dembele clears up his future with Barca
Ousmane Dembele is beginning to clarify his future, something that Barça want to resolve as soon as possible. In an interview with 'Marca', the Frenchman made it clear that his priority is to continue. "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."
The footballer clarified that last year's negotiating tensions are a common occurrence in football. "I didn't see myself leaving 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."
Dembélé said he feels very good at both Barça and Barcelona and wants to stay. "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 good with my team-mates and in the city. I'm happy here and I'm playing."
In fact, one of the reasons 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".
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 has to help the team by providing assists and scoring goals and I assume this responsibility. Xavi has given the team confidence and that has been noticed in the results".
Dembélé described the season as "good" and made it clear that the big challenge is Europe. "We've won the league, which we hadn't won for three years and that's important for the Barça player. Now we all want the Champions League, it's a very complicated competition. Let's see if things go better for all of us in Europe and we can go far."
