Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has told Ousmane Dembele to renew his contract at Barcelona, or look for another club.
The Spaniard stated that Dembele has to make a decision as his contract is set to expire this summer to enable the club plan well.
“I don’t want to disrespect anyone,” Xavi said during Barcelona‘s pre-match press conference on Wednesday.
“The message is clear: he either renews or he looks to leave [the club].
“It is not an easy or pleasant situation, but the interests of the club are paramount.
“We are in a complex, difficult situation. If he does not renew, the club must find a solution. We can’t be in this situation. We have waited a long time. [Sporting director] Mateu [Alemany] has been in talks [with Dembele‘s agent] for five months and we can’t wait any longer.
“He tells me he wants to stay. Ask him [why he hasn’t renewed yet].”
