Playing a good game, Dembele used 27 minutes of bench time to contribute 1 goal and 2 assists, and he helped Barca win a long-lost victory. In La Liga, Barca returned to the Champions League, and everything that seemed to be good was hidden in a crisis. Many Barca executives, including Laporta, are hoping dembele can renew his contract, but the player's €40 million salary demand is simply unacceptable.
Barca scored twice in the first assist of his career, and although Dembele still has low attendance this season, he has played games that convince the fans in his limited playing time. So far this season, Dembele has scored 2 goals and 5 assists in 16 games, and although the data is not eye-catching, the actual effect is very obvious. After the departure of many big names, Dembele has become the most technically delicate member of the team, and his appearance can also drive Barca's attack, which is undoubtedly a point.
Keeping a player like Dembele is the most important link for Barca at the moment. But due to the club's financial situation, Dembele's future does not seem to be clear. The annual salary of 40 million euros is enough for Barca to drink a pot, not to mention the departure of Messi, Suarez and Griezmann to reduce salary expenses. It is clear that Barca will not accede to Dembele's request, even if the players have a phenomenal performance for some time to come.
In this regard, The Marca reporter David Sanchez gave his opinion: "Dembele is now taking advantage of the fire. He scored goals and assists on the pitch, but on the other hand he used it to blackmail the club. It's my own way of doing things, and no matter where he goes, the club will not be at peace." In addition, David Sanchez added: "In my opinion, Dembele is not worthy of Barca".
Is Dembele really not worthy of Barca's most important member? At the very least, in the eyes of many Barca fans, David Sanchez's remarks really make sense. Some fans believe that dembele, although technically outstanding, has obvious problems with its attitude. There are also fans who believe that Barca gave Dembele 5 years, but he never proved himself. In fact, the crux of the matter is Dembele's asking price, and if you bite into 40 million euros, it's only a matter of time before you leave.
Dembele is indeed a bit hot-headed, and it can be said that the emotional intelligence is extremely low. How Dembele has performed at Barca over the years, he himself knows very well. In fact, Barca also created opportunities for Dembele, because the departure of Messi and others made Dembele a "superstar" in the Barca team. Dembele thought he had to be barca, but in fact he had become a marginal figure for barca. A player who only wants to make money will never become a legend.