OUSMANE DEMBELE NEWS

Major volume in win Dembele generated one shot (one on goal), 14 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Dembele didn't get on the scoresheet against his old club but still piled on some big volume, creating six chances. The forward hasn't been able to get on the scoresheet in 2023/24, but has created a ridiculous 14 chances in five matches. Dembele should find his goal scoring touch soon in a ridiculously talented attack.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in last two matches Dembele has started each of PSG's last two matches, recording five shots (zero on target), seven crosses (three accurate) and six corners.

Impact With Kang-In Lee (quadriceps) sidelined, Dembele has found himself pressed into service in the starting XI, including taking over the role of primary corner taker from Lee. With Randal Kolo Muani (ankle) set to debut coming out of the international break, Dembele could struggle to maintain his place in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG signs Ousmane Dembélé from Barcelona amid Neymar exit rumors

France forward Ousmane Dembélé has joined Paris Saint-Germain after Barcelona agreed to a transfer deal worth $55.2 million.

AUGUST 12, 2023

PSG confirm Dembele signing from Barcelona Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of France international Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. The Athletic reported last month that...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to PSG Dembele has completed his move from Barcelona to PSG and signed a contract till 2028, the club announced.

Impact Dembele finalized the awaited transfer and is poised for a big role, provided he stays healthy, considering the uncertain futures of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar and the departure of Lionel Messi. He recorded six goals, nine assists, 59 shots (23 on target), and 157 crosses (34 accurate) in 31 appearances (21 starts) last season.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play pending transfer Dembele will miss Sunday's trip to Getafe due to a pending transfer to PSG, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Dembele and PSG have agreed personal terms and the two clubs are in negotiations over the oft-injured winger. With a deal close Dembele will be held out of Sunday's clash. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for the Catalan side.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar reportedly heading toward exit from PSG

Neymar is headed for an exit from Paris Saint-Germain to follow his former teammate Lionel Messi away from the French champion in its turbul...

AUGUST 10, 2023

Ousmane Dembele officially leaving Barcelona for PSG For Ousmane Dembele, he has played his final game with FC Barcelona. Dembele, who has battled injuries in recent seasons, has long been link...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • 12UP.COM

Ousmane Dembele: The full story behind Barcelona star's messy move towards PSG Dembele is on the verge of joining PSG in a €50m transfer that has been messy from the start and might only become more so...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

France's reality-bending 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup ad goes viral

The French Football Federation put out a reality-warping, viral new ad featuring France men's and women's stars to get fans hyped for the 20...

JULY 17, 2023

10 most expensive transfers in soccer history: Is Kylian Mbappe next?

Mbappe is already on the list of the 10 most-expensive transfers in soccer history. Will he take over the No. 1 spot this summer?

JUNE 14, 2023

Records assist against Celta Dembele subbed into Sunday's season finale against Celta Vigo in the 63rd minute and he assisted a goal in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Dembele had an excellent first half of the season with five goals and five assists across 18 La Liga appearances (14 starts), plus another goal and two assists in the Champions League before suffering a quad injury in late January that sidelined him for roughly three months. He was able to return in late April and post two more assists as he won a third league title with Barcelona (the first since 2018/19), but there's still a feeling that the 26-year-old may never escape his consistent injury struggles, even if his form has greatly improved when healthy in these last two campaigns. Dembele also reached another World Cup Final with France back in December, recording two assists and starting six of seven games in Qatar.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs assist in win Dembele assisted once to go with three shots (one on target), 15 crosses (two accurate) and 10 corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Dembele was given just his second start in six matches while knocking in his sixth league assist. He had been sharing the starting winger role with Ferran Torres for most of the season until a long-term quad injury kept him out of almost three months, downgrading him to a bench role.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses off bench Dembele recorded two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and seven corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Dembele made his second appearance off the bench Tuesday after missing nearly three months with an injury. He was productive as he took two shots (both off target), whipped in nine crosses (all inaccurate) and took seven corners in his 38 minutes of action.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal plays with 'no fear', says Xavi Barcelona head coach Xavi believes 15-year-old talent Lamine Yamal has “bags of talent” and is a similar player to Lionel Messi and Ansu Fat...

APRIL 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Active off bench Dembele played 73 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 4-0 win over Betis.

Impact Dembele was added to the bench after returning from a quadriceps injury, and showed his usual creative guile off the wing Saturday. Dembele should have the chance to return to the starting XI where he will hope to finally put together a long-term streak of fitness.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Dembele (quadriceps) is expected to return to the team for Saturday's clash with Real Betis, according to manager Xavi.

Impact Dembele will miss Wednesday's trip to Rayo Vallecano, but will be 100% for Saturday. However, it may take him time to return to match fitness after sitting out for almost three months with a quadriceps injury. It will not be a surprise if the forward makes appearances off the bench for a few games until he can be an option to start again against Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out as expected Dembele is not in the match day squad to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Dembele misses out as expected as he just returned to training for the first time in two months following a quad injury. The winger will look to build up his fitness in time to feature against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Dembele (quadriceps) was pictured back in training for the first time in two months.

Impact It is promising news to see Dembele back on the training grounds after sitting out since Feb 1 with a quadriceps injury. He figures to participate in full training with the team first before being an option for the squad again, leaving him in big doubt for Sunday's match. However, he is likely to return for April 29's clash with Real Betis after he builds up match fitness.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for return Dembele (quadriceps) is not in the preliminary squad list for Saturday's trip to Elche.

Impact Dembele was a doubt throughout the international break and hasn't been able to return to the first team. The forward will hope to return before an April 10 clash with Girona, with Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati likely to continue in the starting XI in the meantime.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful before international break Dembele (quadriceps) is expected to be sidelined until after the international break, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Impact Dembele was originally expected to be out for around three weeks and is now looking at nearly eight weeks on the sideline. This is the story of Dembele's career at this point, when on the pitch he is a wildly talented and creative player, but staying on the pitch has been nigh on impossible. Dembele will hope to return after the international break.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Araújo leads defensive Barcelona to win at Madrid in Copa

Barcelona has built its reputation on dominating possession and trusting its attack to overwhelm opponents

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona depleted for Copa 'clasico' against Real Madrid

Barcelona will be without some of its top scorers when it visits Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Thursday

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out in Cup Dembele (quadriceps) will be out for Thursday's Copa Del Rey clash with Real Madrid, according to manager Xavi.

Impact Dembele isn't quite fit to return in the Copa Del Rey and will be sidelined for at least one more match. The winger has an outside chance to return in some capacity for a Sunday trip to Valencia.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati out with bruised knee

Barcelona says forward Ansu Fati is sidelined by a bruised left knee

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS