Dembele: ‘Staying At Barca Always My First Choice’

By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 16, 2022

Ousmane Dembele has revealed his delight after signing a new deal with Barcelona until June 2024.

The France international left the Catalan giants on a free transfer at the end of June, having failed to come to an agreement with the club over a new deal.

Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Bayern Munich were among the clubs to be credited with an interest in the World Cup winner on a free transfer.

However, it was announced on Thursday that Dembele had agreed a new two-year deal with the Catalan giants, ending the speculation surrounding his future.

The 25-year-old said that he was “very happy” to agree a new deal at Camp Nou and has said that his “first option” was always to stay with Xavi’s side despite the contract saga.

“Today is a very happy day. I’ve had difficult years because of injuries but this is another time,” Dembele told reporters at the Ciutat Esportiva.

“My first option was to stay. It [negotiations] has been long but we are all happy and I can’t wait for the season to start to help.

“The aim is to win titles, the dream is the Champions League and I’m going to give my all to win this title. I’m going to work hard and I hope it’s a very good year for me and for Barcelona.

“The first years when I arrived here were difficult for me with all the injuries, but now I now feel part of the team and the city and I will continue to defend the crest.”

Dembele had reportedly wanted double the €6m (£5.2m) salary that had been placed on the table by Barcelona, but it is understood that he has now accepted the reduced salary due to the club’s financial issues.

 

Source Sporting Sun

Posted July 16, 2022


 

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