Xavi believes star winger will accept Barcelona’s renewal offer before season-end

The manner in which Ousmane Dembele has turned around his situation at Barcelona is simply sensational.

The Frenchman was the club’s biggest villain in the winter transfer market and found himself at the receiving end of loud whistles whenever he stepped onto the pitch for his club. Less than a month later, he is one of the side’s most vital components and has successfully converted the jeers into cheers.

According to reports from Diario AS, Xavi Hernandez has not given up hope on the winger’s renewal. The manager believes that Dembele will accept the proposal put forth by the club after the recent changes around him.

For starters, the 24-year-old suddenly finds himself to be one of Barcelona’s most important players. In his last eight games, he has provided seven assists and also scored on one occasion.

His sudden boost means Adama Traore has been replaced in the starting lineup for crucial games such as El Clasico.

The second factor in favour of Dembele’s continuity is the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese striker has been one of the Frenchman’s best friends since their Borussia Dortmund days.

Not only does this make Dembele more comfortable in the dressing room but also on the field.

Dembele and Aubameyang have struck a lethal partnership in the final third for Xavi’s side in recent games. Their chemistry helped Barça open the scoring during the Real Madrid clash as well, with Dembele finding Auba with a cross down the right.

The 24-year-old will be a free agent in June and is free to negotiate terms with foreign clubs. PSG, Manchester United, Chelse,a and Newcastle United are said to be interested in his signature. Yet, the doors for renewal are not completely closed.