Dembele yet to repsond to Barcelona’s renewal offer given weeks ago

The renewal of Ousmane Dembele has now taken prominence at the offices of FC Barcelona after the successful recruitment of Xavi Hernandez and Dani Alves.

The French international’s contract is set to run out in the coming summer. Less than six months remain on the deal that he signed with the club, and he is yet to renew.

According to the reliable Matteo Moretto, Barcelona have already presented the renewal offer to the French winger’s camp weeks ago. However, the club are still waiting on a response.

The club was very confident about closing the deal when the offer was presented because of a combination of factors.

Xavi Hernandez has spoken openly about his admiration of the forward, giving him more motivation to stay at the club.

Xavi: "Dembélé can mature. He is young, and he has to be guided. He has a lot to improve, it all depends on him. There has to be rules in the dressing room, things that the players need to respect. There has been many players with incredible potential who never really get there." pic.twitter.com/8gdme4oaGE

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) November 2, 2021

The worry at the club’s offices, however, is the fact that the player’s agent is delaying the process. Though an agreement on paper seems very close, there are external factors that could cause the deal to collapse.

According to reports earlier today, Manchester United have asked the Barcelona forward to run down his contract to facilitate a move to Old Trafford.

The winger is currently out injured after his unfortunate setback after the clash against Dynamo Kyiv. He could return to action very soon, with rumors that he will be given the medical all-clear for the club’s decisive UCL game against Benfica.

It will be in Barcelona’s best interest to seal his renewal at the earliest, especially given the fact that he was signed for a massive fee in 2017.