Dembele will earn €20 million per year once he joins PSG from Barcelona – report

Paris Saint-Germain may have missed the deadline to activate Ousmane Dembele’s €50 million release clause, but they are still very much on course to sign the Barcelona attacker.

In fact, with the player reportedly agreeing a five-year deal, PSG only need to reach an agreement with Barça in order to complete the deal.

Dembele set to earn a fortune at PSG

Dembele has been one of Barcelona’s best-performing attackers since the start of 2022. He has enjoyed a swift revival under the tutelage of Xavi Hernandez.

However, the Frenchman earns far from his desired salary at Barça.

But that could change at PSG, with L’Equipe suggesting that the attacker might pocket €20 million per season in the French capital, on a five-year contract.

This would make Dembele one of the top earners at Parc des Princes, especially if Kylian Mbappe ends up joining Real Madrid this summer.

A boost for Barcelona’s balances

Barcelona’s priority had been to keep hold of Dembele at all costs, as the forward is one of Xavi’s main components in the attacking department.

But there is no hiding the fact that Dembele’s sale will free up a chunk of the club’s wage budget.

Recent reports suggest Barça could free up €25 million for Financial Fair Play margins, with the operation likely to be closed for around €40-50 million.

This could prove to be highly beneficial for the Catalans, perhaps even allowing them to sign multiple players in the market.

The right-back position has already become a priority for Xavi, while the Barcelona coach is also keen on signing a direct replacement for Dembele and another interior midfielder.