It’s been reported that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made a significant move towards finalizing the transfer of Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. The club has apparently triggered the ‘private’ €50 million release clause in the player’s contract, paving the way for a potential transfer.
Indeed, PSG’s move to trigger the ‘private’ €50 million release clause in Ousmane Dembele’s contract came after they missed the deadline to activate La Liga’s exit clause on August 1. To proceed with the transfer, PSG sent a formal letter to Barcelona, using the “private” clause to secure the French forward for the agreed price of €50 million. This approach allowed PSG to finalize the transfer and potentially sign Dembele from Barcelona.
As per renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, with the private clause now activated, the transfer deal for Ousmane Dembele to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could be finalized and officially announced as early as this week.
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For Barcelona, this development represents a setback, as they were aiming to secure the full asking price of €100 million for Dembele. However, due to the private clause being utilized, they will now have to settle for the €50 million amount specified in the contract, thus falling short of their initial valuation.
Indeed, the €100 million from the sale of Ousmane Dembele could have significantly helped Barcelona in stabilizing their financial situation.
As for PSG, they view Dembele as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe amid the transfer rumors linking the latter with a move to Real Madrid. Reports suggest that Mbappe has agreed to personal terms with PSG and is close to signing a lucrative five-year contract with the club.
In the coming days, PSG and Barcelona will collaborate to finalize all necessary paperwork swiftly, aiming to unveil Dembele as their latest addition to the squad. Both clubs are eager to complete the transfer and welcome the talented French forward to the Parc des Princes. The next steps in the process will determine the successful conclusion of the deal and the official announcement of Dembele’s move to PSG.