Western media reported that Dembele's contract renewal negotiations broke down Barca have decided not to let him play again

According to the Daily Sports newspaper, Dembele's contract renewal negotiations with Barca have completely broken down, and the two sides will not engage in follow-up negotiations. Dembele's situation in the team, the media directly used the title "Dembele's fate is determined". Barca have made it clear that Dembele will not be given a chance to play in subsequent matches.

On the question of how Barca will deal with Dembele, the report said that Barça prefers to sell it in the winter window to cash out, and if there is no suitable offer, it is also possible to consider the option of terminating the contract to free up salary space. Negotiations on the renewal of the contract between the two sides have been going on for months, especially after Aguero's retirement, and Barca are keen to complete the renewal with Dembele.

In December last year, Barca met Dembele's request for an annual salary and signing fee of 20 million euros before tax, and the two sides reached a preliminary agreement. But when Barca officially announced the signing of Ferran Torres, Dembele's attitude changed, he refused to sign the previous agreement, and significantly increased his salary requirements. It is reported that Dembele has demanded a sky-high salary of 40 million euros from Barca and a huge signing fee. Such a request was naturally rejected by Barça, and in the absence of many fruitless negotiations, Barça management lost patience and made the decision not to renew the contract.

Barca hope to send Dembele in the winter in exchange for a certain transfer fee, but the players decided to complete the remaining half-year contract at Barca and leave the team freely in the summer. Barca management also does not want Dembele's presence to continue to affect the atmosphere of the team, so it is actively looking for a home for him.

The Daily Sport also pointed out that Barca are looking for the right player to replace Dembele, Wolves winger Traore is a potential recruit and the team has communicated with his agent Mendes.