Just in: Barcelona considering terminating Dembele’s contract

As the clock strikes 00:00 CET, the end of the winter transfer market is here. The day was filled with a rollercoaster ride’s worth of transfer news, with Barcelona reportedly sealing the transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.

One problem they could not solve, however, was the departure of Ousmane Dembele. With Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and even Tottenham Hotspur chasing his signature, it seems that the Frenchman wanted to stay at the club for the next six months, even if it meant sitting in the stands.

As talks about his time at Barça goes on, Xavi Torres said that the club is considering terminating Dembele’s contract. This would help them open up another place in the squad for Europa League registration while easing up the wage bill.

Further, it would also set a significant precedent for situations like these. While not extending a contract is different, taking the club on a joyride is another.

The Frenchman kept saying that he wanted to extend his contract and stay at Barça while demanding an unreasonable €40 million in wages. Further, he could not keep his agent in check, who publicly attacked Xavi after a Copa del Rey game.