According to Crickex App sources, Ousmane Dembele’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain has become a bitter pill for Barcelona to swallow. While Dembele has often been seen as inconsistent — not quite essential, yet difficult to part with — the truth is, Barça still needs capable forwards. As a player who could seamlessly plug into the squad, Dembele offered valuable depth and unpredictability in attack.

Since taking over as manager, Xavi has shown unwavering trust in Dembele, even during his frequent injury setbacks. The club offered him a generous contract during their second round of negotiations, underlining just how much Barcelona valued him. Yet despite the support, Dembele’s departure confirms what some suspected all along: his loyalty to the club was skin-deep. From his initial transfer from Borussia Dortmund — which came with a sky-high fee and salary — to his most recent renewal, money seemed to drive every decision.

Crickex App analysts believe that if other clubs had made solid offers during his last contract talks, Dembele would have walked away from Barcelona back then. His agent, reportedly frustrated over a lower commission than expected, has long been eager for a more lucrative move. The PSG deal finally delivered — both agent and player walked away with €25 million in commissions, and Dembele secured a salary nearly triple what he earned at Barça.

But it wasn’t just the money — or so Dembele claimed. In a final conversation with Xavi, Dembele offered three baffling reasons for his move, leaving both fans and his coach speechless. First, he insisted money wasn’t the reason, even though PSG’s offer dwarfed Barça’s. Given the speed of the transfer, that excuse rang hollow.

Second, Dembele claimed his frequent injuries were due to the environment at Barcelona — an argument that many dismissed outright. After all, personal discipline often determines a player’s health and form, and Dembele’s lack of consistency off the pitch has been well-documented. A new club won’t erase old habits.

The third reason? Dembele bizarrely believed Barcelona might use him, along with Gavi and Raphinha, to trade for Kylian Mbappe. But anyone paying attention knows Mbappe has his sights set on Real Madrid, not Barça. Even if such a trade were possible, the financial strain of Mbappe’s salary demands would break Barcelona’s already fragile bank.

If these were indeed Dembele’s true reasons, Xavi could only shake his head in disbelief. Crickex App notes that the final straw may well have been this unrealistic Mbappe fantasy — a notion so detached from reality that Xavi had no choice but to let Dembele go.

In the end, Dembele’s departure is a case of burned bridges and misguided ambition. While his talent is unquestionable, his motivations have left a trail of confusion and frustration in Catalonia.