FC Barcelona legend Rivaldo believes that France international Ousmane Dembele should behave more professionally, even if he is trying to force a move away from the Catalan club.
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The winger has shown many moments of promise on the field for the Catalan giants since his arrival at the Camp Nou last year, although his behavior off the pitch has not always been commendable.
After Dembele arrived late for training again this past weekend, Rivaldo believes that if the 21-year-old is pushing for a move away from the Spanish giants, he should not do so by acting unprofessionally.
"Ousmane Dembele's situation at Barcelona is upsetting because he's already shown that he can play very well, score goals and be an important member of the team," the Brazil legend said, according to Sport.
"He just needs to focus on being a little more professional and to stop being late for training sessions.
"This is not the correct mentality for someone potentially trying to leave Barcelona. It's always strange to hear that someone might want to leave a big club in this way.
"If he wants to leave, he must prove his value by playing well and not missing training sessions to recover his credibility as a professional.
"That will generate interest from other clubs. If he doesn't change, he is hurting himself more than the club."
Dembele scored a remarkable solo effort in Barca's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, showing just how devastating his pace can be for defenders.
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The 21-year-old has played 20 times for the Catalan giants so far this season, scoring nine goals and assisting a further five strikes.
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