One of Barcelona's most important players has reportedly asked for permission to negotiate his departure from the club in this transfer window.
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France international Ousmane Dembele is said to be looking to leave the Catalan giants before the release clause in his contract expires at midnight on 31 July.
The 26-year-old is being pursued by Paris Saint-Germain, and is reportedly eager to make the switch ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
According to reports, the buyout clause in his deal at the Blaugrana is €50 million (R980 million), which the Ligue 1 champions are looking to trigger.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now claimed Dembele has asked this past season's LALIGA winners for permission to enter into discussions with the French giants.
Ousmane Dembélé has just asked Barça for formal 'permission' to negotiate with PSG ??????Dembélé wants to follow all the correct steps.?? There's still feeling this could not be done in time to activate La Liga €50m clause in 9h — but trying to agree with different ways. pic.twitter.com/WVQaFsxc9P
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2023
The winger joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 and has since contributed to 80 goals in 185 matches, with injuries having largely plagued his time in Spain to date.
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His importance in the side has grown, however, since the arrival of head coach Xavi Hernandez, who, on the weekend, claimed that the player was happy at the Camp Nou.
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