“Not a minute more, out!”: Barcelona journalist hits out at Dembele

Ousmane Dembele’s contract situation took an ugly turn earlier in the day, starting with Mateu Alemany releasing a statement about the Frenchman. He said that it was understood that Dembele did not want to renew and that he would have to leave the club immediately.

Subsequently, Xavi Hernandez left the winger from the squad, reinforcing the club’s stance. However, Dembele soon released an official statement condemning reports about him and stating that he was still in the team dynamics.

Famous journalist Gerard Romero immediately game his take on the situation, effectively calling the whole situation a show put up by the player and his agent.

“One thing is clear from the letter. Moussa Sissoko acts with Dembélé’s full consent. The player’s ‘show’ with Xavi, telling him that he wants to stay, and his agent speaking, MIAU! What a circus! Not a minute more. Out”

.@gerardromero: "One thing is clear from the letter. Moussa Sissoko acts with Dembélé's full consent. The player's 'show' with Xavi… telling him that he wants to stay, and his agent speaking… MIAU! What a circus! Not a minute more. Out"

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 20, 2022

Romero echoed the general response of fans to Dembele’s gesture, with most people fed up of the long drawn saga.

Javi Miguel of Diario AS joined the bandwagon as he took to social media in response to the player’s statement. He called it ‘arrogant’, and gave him some rough advice.

“Dembele’s letter has an arrogant tone. Ousmane, you’re not in conditions to forbid anything from anyone. The club has hid thousands of your indiscipline acts. Some advice: It’s better not to provoke them and hide yourself a little.”

.@fansjavimiguel: "Dembele's letter has an arrogant tone. Ousmane, you're not in conditions to forbid anything from anyone. The club has hid thousands of your indiscipline acts. Some advice: It's better not to provoke them and hide yourself a little." pic.twitter.com/0ZvC3WLr2B

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 20, 2022

As it stands, the club have given the French international two options- To renew or to leave the club. Until a decision is made, it seems decided that he will remain on the stands.