With Ousmane Dembele's release clause at Barcelona set to come into play in June, here is the latest on the Frenchman's future at the Spanish giants.
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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan giants have taken the first steps to ensure the winger stays at the club for the foreseeable future.
The Blaugrana have reportedly offered Dembele a new deal in the hope he decides to extend his stay beyond 2024.
Understand Barcelona have now made new contract proposal to Ousmane Dembélé. It's just opening bid; new rounds of talks will follow. ???? #FCB Current deal expires in 2024 and includes €50m release clause for this summer; Ousmane wants to stay, Xavi considers him untouchable. pic.twitter.com/CXJhv5U9vC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2023
While it only expires next year, the France international's current contract includes a release clause of €50 million (R1 billion) that becomes active at the end of this season.
It is believed the ex-Borussia Dortmund star wants to stay at Barca, with head coach Xavi Hernandez considering him a key member of the first-team squad.
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Since his arrival in Spain in 2017, Dembele has contributed to 81 goals in 180 games.
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