Deadline Looms: PSG Gives Barcelona 24 Hours to Finalize Ousmane Dembélé Transfer

The latest twist in the saga comes from Mundo Deportivo’s Fernando Polo, who reveals that PSG has issued an ultimatum to Barcelona: wrap up the transfer paperwork within the next 24 hours or risk a complete collapse of the deal. Should the deal falter, Dembélé would join Paris on a free transfer next summer, leaving Barcelona without the assured 25 million euros and a reluctant player for a whole year.

With Luis Enrique eyeing Dembélé’s inclusion in PSG’s Ligue 1 opener this Saturday and the player already passing his medical, the finalization lies in Barcelona’s hands to make the transfer official in the French league’s eyes.

Despite PSG activating Dembélé’s €50 million release clause a week ago, Barcelona has intentionally delayed the transaction, aiming for more than the initially agreed-upon 50% due to a peculiar clause inserted by Dembélé’s agent. However, PSG’s patience has worn thin, and the future of the deal hinges on Barcelona’s decision to comply.