BARCELONA boss Ernesto Valverde has revealed Ousmane Dembele could yet leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been linked with a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, despite the Catalan club keen on keeping the World Cup winner at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a switch to Paris Saint-Germain
Getty – Contributor
Dembele, 21, was part of the French squad that won the World Cup in Russia
SunSport recently reported that the Ligue 1 champions had made a second approach for the ex-Borussia Dortmund ace.
And while Valverde is a huge fan of the winger, it has been claimed that Barca would be willing to listen to offers for Dembele.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Valverde suggested that an exit away would be out of his hands.
The 54-year-old said: “I don’t know if there’s an option or not or if [he could leave].
EPA
Barca boss Ernesto Valverde failed to rule out Dembele leaving the Nou Camp this summer
Rex Features
Dembele netted an exquisite strike against Chelsea in the Champions League last season
“I am the coach and I continue to count on him and want him to stay. As the coach, I am not thinking that any players could leave.”
Barcelona have already made a number of key signings this summer, bringing in the likes of Arturo Vidal, Malcom, Clement Lenglet and Arthur.
And Valverde stressed that he is happy with his squad, but should they lose Dembele, they will need to dip back into the market once again.
He added: “I am happy with the players we have. That said, we’re still open to any opportunities on the market.
“Last year, for example, when we lost a player just before the season we had to [turn to the transfer market].
“But I have good players and I am not worried [about more signings]. I have not asked for anyone else.”
Be the first to comment