Ousmane Dembele discusses move from Barcelona to PSG
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ousmane Dembele has reflected on his departure from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, describing the transfer as the right decision despite his strong attachment to the Catalan club. In an interview with MARCA, Dembele explained that personal factors and discussions with PSG coach Luis Enrique influenced his choice. He praised the progress he has made in Paris, attributing his success to improved fitness and coaching. After struggling with injuries during his time at Barcelona, Dembele's performance has significantly elevated since joining PSG, helping the team achieve notable success.
- •Dembele left Barcelona for PSG in 2023 for €50.4 million.
- •The player felt the move was necessary for personal growth.
- •Luis Enrique played a key role in convincing Dembele to join PSG.
- •Injuries hampered Dembele's earlier career at Barcelona.
- •Since joining PSG, Dembele has excelled, winning titles and accolades.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ousmane Dembele on the painful “best decision” he made in his career
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ousmane Dembélé believes he made ‘the best decision’ in leaving Barcelona to join PSG
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ousmane Dembele explains why he left Barcelona for PSG: ‘Even though I was very attached, it felt like…’
"Ousmane Dembele worked all his life to play for his boyhood team, Barcelona. But in the end, it was leaving the Nou Camp that was the making of him.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more ...
"Ousmane Dembele has reflected on one of the biggest decisions of his career, admitting that leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain was the right move despite his deep connection to the Catalan club...
"Few, when he first arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, would have predicted such a rise for Ousmane Dembélé (29). He, however, was convinced that leaving FC Barcelona was “the best decision” for the...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:10 PMOusmane Dembele on the painful “best decision” he made in his career
Ousmane Dembele worked all his life to play for his boyhood team, Barcelona. But in the end, it was leaving the Nou Camp that was the making of him.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:40 PMOusmane Dembélé believes he made ‘the best decision’ in leaving Barcelona to join PSG
Few, when he first arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, would have predicted such a rise for Ousmane Dembélé (29). He, however, was convinced that leaving FC Barcelona was “the best decision” for the...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:30 AMOusmane Dembele explains why he left Barcelona for PSG: ‘Even though I was very attached, it felt like…’
Ousmane Dembele has reflected on one of the biggest decisions of his career, admitting that leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain was the right move despite his deep connection to the Catalan club...
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