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Published 11:35 21 Jan 2022 GMT
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"With Ousmane and his agent we began [contract] conversations around July so it's been six months and a bit," he said, as per the BBC.
"We've talked, we've talked, we've talked. Barca has made different offers.
"We've tried to find a way for the player to continue with us but these offers have been systematically rejected by his agents.
"In this scenario he and his agents have been informed that he must leave immediately because we want players committed to this project and therefore we hope that a transfer will take place before January 31."
It remains to be seen where Dembélé will end up in the coming weeks or months with the likes of Newcastle United and Liverpool linked with moves. Recent links have also speculated about a move to Stamford Bridge where he could be reunited with Thomas Tuchel - who was in charge while Dembélé was at Borussia Dortmund. Related links:
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