Barcelona coach reveals his position on the stay or departure of Dembele

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has expressed his desire to keep Frenchman Ousmane Dembele, the team's player, despite rumors of Newcastle's interest in him.

The English club, which was acquired by the Saudi Investment Fund, is seeking to conclude high-caliber deals in the January transfer window.

The Barcelona winger is a target for Newcastle, while the Catalan newspaper "Sport" reported that Moussa Sissoko, the player's agent, is ready to hear offers about his client in light of his dissatisfaction with the new contract submitted by Barcelona. Dembele, the French international who paid Barcelona 105 million euros ($118 million) to sign him from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, has played only two games in the Champions League this season due to injury, but he will be in the squad for the match against Villarreal on Saturday in the league. Hispanic.

Dembele's period in Barcelona was characterized by many problems on the physical level, but he remains a great danger if he participates with the team. Which he makes, which is 1. 9 in 90 minutes, is second behind Lionel Messi for players who have played more than 14 games.

Xavi made an important clarification, in which he confirmed that Dembele remains within his plans in Barcelona.

"I spoke with him individually, I showed him how important he is not only this season but for the future," Xavi said yesterday.

He added: "It depends on him, I hope he can renew because he is an important player and he can make the difference in the coming years."

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