Ousmane Dembelé has officially spoken out. In a dispute with FC Barcelona, the winger dismisses accusations of not wanting to be involved in the club’s sporting project.
After FC Barcelona announced their intention to sell Dembelé in the winter transfer window, the 24-year-old spoke out himself on social media. Barça sporting director Mateu Alemany had announced that the club had “told him and his agents that he has to leave immediately because we want committed players. “
Dembelé: “I have always given everything for my colleagues, this will not change now “
Dembelé now spoke out in a lengthy statement. For the last four years, he had let rumours get the better of him and let other people speak for him, but now that is over. “From today, I will respond with the truth, without giving in to any kind of blackmail,” the ex-Dortmund man said.
“I have gone through complicated moments, injuries, Covid has affected me. Without any training session, the coach requested me and I always agreed without question. I forbid anyone to give the impression that I am not involved in this sports project. I forbid anyone to attribute intentions to me that I never had. I am fully involved and available to my club and coach. I have always given everything for my colleagues and partners, this will not change now. “
The winger dismissed responsibility at the negotiating table between Dembelé himself and FC Barcelona: “As you know, there are negotiations. I leave them to my agent, that’s his playing field. Mine is the ball, playing football, sharing moments of happiness with teammates and members. Above all, we should concentrate on winning.”
How FC Barcelona will react to this statement remains to be seen. Dembelé is missing from the squad for the cup match at Athletic Bilbao. A change of mind from those in charge after the harsh words from the club’s management seems unlikely.
