This paper-intensive transaction was finally approved after several weeks of waiting. Dembele has completed all of the necessary paperwork, but he will be unable to play this Saturday against Lorient.

At Barcelona, the Frenchman has a release clause of 50 million euros. And PSG used this clause to bring Dembele in for the new season. The 26-year-old is also enthusiastic about coach Luis Enrique’s project in Paris.

The Spanish strategist also recently acquired a sizable stake in Dembele, whom he claims is 99% a PSG player. “Because Ousmane isn’t a PSG player yet, he won’t be here tomorrow.” However, there are only a few minor issues. “You could say he’s 99% a PSG player,” Enrique said. speak.

Barca CEO Mateu Alemany and Vice President Rafa Yuste also confirmed that Dembele was sold to PSG for around 50 million euros. “Ousmane Dembele is en route to Paris.” “The deal is done, we have signed the contracts,” Mr. Mateu Alemany told the Spanish press on August 9th. Previously, coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed the agreement.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will receive 54% of Dembele’s transfer fee, with the remainder going to the Frenchman and his agent. Dembele will also earn 20 million euros per season at PSG, which is significantly more than his 5.7 million euros per year at Barcelona.

Dembele was previously purchased by Barcelona from Dortmund in 2017 for 105 million euros plus additional fees. As a result, Barcelona will suffer a significant loss in this transaction. Dembele has 40 goals and 43 assists in 185 games and six seasons with Barcelona. He has won three La Liga titles (in 2018, 2019, and 2023), two Spanish Kings Cups (in 2018 and 2021), and two Spanish Super Cups (in 2018 and 2023).