Dembélé contract talks stall at PSG
Talks pause amid rising expectations
Paris Saint Germain’s discussions with Ousmane Dembélé over a new contract have stalled at a delicate moment for the club, according to The Touchline. What had initially appeared to be routine negotiations have now developed into a broader debate about wages, valuation, and long term planning in Paris.
According to The Touchline, citing football insider Santi J FM, the French club recently presented Dembélé with a contract extension proposal worth around €30 million per year. The report says the offer was rejected by the player’s representatives, bringing talks to a standstill.
Neither PSG nor Dembélé have issued a public statement addressing the situation, leaving the club’s intentions and the player’s stance open to interpretation.
Salary demands linked to individual success
The same report indicates that Dembélé’s camp is now seeking a salary roughly double the figure proposed by PSG. According to Santi J FM, the increased demands are tied to the player’s enhanced status following his recent Ballon d’Or recognition, which has strengthened his negotiating position.
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If such terms were agreed, Dembélé would move into the highest tier of earners in European football. That prospect raises questions about how far PSG are willing to stretch their wage structure, particularly given their recent focus on financial balance and squad sustainability.
A test of PSG’s wage strategy
The situation highlights a familiar challenge for Paris Saint Germain, balancing star power with long term financial control. Allowing talks to drag on risks uncertainty around a key attacking figure, while meeting the reported demands could set a precedent within the squad.
According to The Touchline’s reporting, both sides currently remain some distance apart, suggesting that any resolution may take time. How PSG respond could offer insight into the club’s broader approach to contract management in the post superstar era.
Sources: The Touchline, Santi J FM
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