Barcelona are currently going through a delicate phase with internal challenges related to transfers and performance, raising many questions about the club’s strategies for the future. Despite the team’s success in some aspects, certain sporting decisions may affect the club’s stability in the coming period.
According to information from the Catalan newspaper “Sport,” Ousmane Dembélé is going through a difficult period at Paris Saint-Germain, where he has faced significant criticism due to the team’s performance.
He was expected to stand out more after Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid, but heavy responsibilities were placed on him. Additionally, he suffered some disciplinary issues, resulting in a punishment from coach Luis Enrique a few weeks ago.
Since that incident, the relationship with the Spanish coach has been greatly strained, and the results in the Champions League have become worrying. The team is almost out of contention for qualification, as it still has to face Manchester City, making the chances of avoiding one of the biggest disappointments this season slim. Meanwhile, Dembélé watches from afar as Barcelona continues to secure victories.
After leaving the Catalan club through the back door despite the great support of coach Xavi Hernández, Dembélé moved to Paris Saint-Germain following an economic offer that he could not refuse. But after more than a year, he admitted regretting his decision and expressed a desire to play under the leadership of Hans-Dieter Flick.
However, it does not seem that Barcelona’s management, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, has considered bringing Dembélé back to the team. Despite his great talent, his transfer would not be easy, as Paris Saint-Germain would demand a large sum.
Moreover, it may not even be necessary, given the performance of young players Lamine Yamal and Rafinha Dias, who have become the best options to support the attack alongside Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona still carries the memory of Dembélé’s departure when he left the club to join the French team, and the player even celebrated his goals against the Catalan team in the Champions League last season. This has made his return impossible. The fans consider him “persona non grata,” and therefore the doors to his return are completely closed.