After assisting two goals in the national derby, Dembele has delivered nine assists in La Liga this season, the most in Barca. Is it possible for such a performance to help Dembele stay at Barca?
Dembele assisted 2 goals in the Battle of the Century, and thus became the team's assist king, surpassing Alva's 7 assists, and when he missed many games, Dembele was surprised to have such a performance, and whether such a performance would help the French winger and Barca to renew their contracts is now a topic.
Before the winter transfer market closed, Dembele did not renew his contract, which had been hidden by the team, but Xavi insisted on reusing every "asset" of the club, and finally Dembele has now surpassed Adama Traore and become one of the main tridents of the team. In fact, Dembele did not recover from injury until November due to a serious injury at the European Championship, he only played 755 minutes in the league, only 14th in the team, in this case can also become the team's assist king, his talent has been reflected, and it is currently the best season dembele has played at Barca in 5 years.
After the game, many commentators believed that Dembele should have priority over Adama Traore staying at Barca in terms of level, and commentator Luis said: "A normal season for Barca, regardless of economic problems, must give priority to Dembele, there is no doubt about it. Dembele's level of football is to throw Adama nine streets. ”
Barca have not completely closed the door to Dembele, for example, The chief adviser of president Laporta, Maspu, said: "We failed to complete the contract extension with Dembele before the winter transfer window closed, he can now sign freely with any team, we think this matter is over, if he wants to renew his contract, he can go to Laporta, Laporta's door is never closed to him, and his agent also knows the renewal conditions given by Barca." Barca meant to let Dembele negotiate with Barca on the terms set by Barca, but Dembele believed that if Barca did not offer an invitation first, they would not give an answer.
Barca's first vice-chairman, Eust, also opened his mouth on Dembele's contract extension, saying on Tuesday: "Our previous negotiations were inconclusive. Harvey told us that he was a very good player, and he really is, and he has a lot to give to the team. We think Harvey has helped Dembele a lot psychologically, and he now understands the tactical system better. Xavi is certainly a guide for the players and now Dembele looks more and more enjoying staying at Barca. We wouldn't rule out the possibility of talking to his agent at the end of the season and he stayed. ”
As for whether Dembele has already made a lifelong agreement with other clubs, Dembele has always insisted on denying it, but Barca executives are very suspicious that Dembele has actually reached some kind of agreement with Paris. Interestingly, Paris is not in a hurry to admit that it has anything to do with Dembele, according to the French media, Paris is indeed interested in Dembele, but Paris's plan is to replace Di Maria with Dembele, not to replace Mbappe, which means that this is not an important transfer for Paris.
Barca ostensibly left a gap for Dembele, but in fact Barca's current operation is still very practical, the team is obviously not counting Dembele in the plan for next season, even Barca do not intend to buy out Adama Traore at the end of the season, Barca's latest eye is Leeds United's Brazilian striker Rafinha, Rafinha's agent is former Barca's famous midfielder Deco, Deco is very eager to bring Rafinha to Barca, and currently Rafinha has refused to renew his contract with Leeds United. His contract with Leeds United expires in 2024, the Brazilian striker and Leeds United's damage fee is 75 million euros, if Leeds United relegated will become 25 million euros, but leeds United has now been out of the relegation circle after two consecutive wins, Barca are ready to bring in the player for 35 million euros.
At the end of the day, Dembele's 2 assists in the Battle of the Century are of little use to him staying at Barca, everything has not changed, Dembele is still using the time approved by Haverbert to earn his own performance, Barca also need a good dembele in good form to play the league and win the Europa League, both sides take what they need, and it is good to get together at the end of the season.
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