Ousmane Dembele since making the move to Barcelona, Dembele has struggled to maintain fitness and live up to expectation for the hefty price-tag. He has suffered 13 injuries since joining Barcelona in the last 5 years and Seven of those injuries are related to his hamstrings.
Mateu Alemany director of football for Barcelona stated in an interview about the club’s decision on the refusal for Dembele’s contract renewal. “We understand that Dembélé’s decision is not to continue and our decision has been communicated to him. We want committed players and we have told him that he has to leave the club as soon as possible”.
“He and his representatives have been informed that he has to leave the club and that he has to look for a transfer before January 31.”
Alemany added: “In six months we have made several offers to Dembélé. The coach’s decision is clear.”
Coach Xavi Hernandez spoke at length about Dembele at his pre-match press conference and made it clear that the forward must renew or seek an exit.
Source: GhanaFeed.com