Ousmane Dembele has offered a key reason why he opted to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain.
The French international made clear to his intention to join the Ligue 1 champions after PSG registered a firm transfer interest in him in July,
Despite Barcelona’s attempts to convince him to stay with the La Liga holders, he chose to begin a new chapter in his native country.
The 26-year-old winger agreed a five-year contract at the Parc des Princes after PSG activated his €50m release clause within the negotiations.
Dembele issued a positive message of thanks following his departure from Catalonia but he admitted the prospect of being a part of PSG’s future plans convinced him to move on.
“I spoke with the coach and president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and they told me about the project. Playing in France again made me excited too”, as per an interview with Telefoot, via Marca.
Dembele’s departure from Barcelona has been eased by the rapid rise of 16-year-old Lamine Yamal in recent weeks as the teenager continues to break records for club and country.
Madridnemesis
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Lamine just shows chicken 🐓 leg dembele how to play ball and have a better career
Ibrahimshickturay
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In Lamine Yamal we trust♾️💯
ruypstz
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He should save it. Not important to Barca. We don’t care!
Peaceking1234
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Don't worry, we aren't worried about your departure💯, Your Replacement has been found quick💯 and Cheap💯😏
kicabklry
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My man just move on we have already move on an we also appreciate everything you done for us
Pitfallpawn
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Even the goal Yamal scored for the NT ı bet Dembele would've loose the ball by cuttıng one player and at the end he'd play the ball up to the sky and kıll a bırd[Crylaugh]
JamesCallagher
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they spoke to you about project of wining Ligue 1 or the project of crashing out of the champions league every season [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] I wonder what project they talked to him about [Crylaugh]