Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has spoken to Ousmane Dembélé in a bid to convince the winger to pen a new deal.
With much uncertainty surrounding Dembele’s future at Barcelona with his current contract set to end at the end of this season.
All efforts to convince the player a pen new deal have been rejected up until now, leading to frustration on the part of the club and its fans.
Dembélé has been in fine form, moving onto seven La Liga assists for the season.
The recent reunion with former Dortmund teammate Aubameyang, has revealed the importance of keeping the winger at Camp Nou.
Barcelona are hopeful to have Dembele pen down a new deal as they believed that Aubameyang is working behind the scenes to convince his close friend to stick around at Camp Nou.
“Yes. We have spoken a little,” Aubameyang said in Thursday’s press conference when asked if he had spoken Dembélé about his contract situation.
“In the end, we will see if he decides. To me, I would like him to stay another year, or more.
“I am very happy to share the pitch with him.”
Speaking about the pair’s relationship, Aubameyang added: “I am seeing it very well. From when I arrived, I have seen him train very well, with excitement.
“He is creating a lot of assists and playing well.
“I didn’t doubt this, I’ve known him for many years. I make him smile, it’s very important to be happy.”
