French international Ousmane Dembele has completed his move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for five season.
Confirming the news was PSG itself who said that the World Champion will wear the number 23 shirt.
“Ousmane Dembélé joins Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona. The world champion, who will wear number 23, has signed up for 5 seasons,” said PSG
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Dembele has been praised for his very fast speed and skills that helped Barcelona secure top tittles including three La Liga wins, two Spanish cups and two Spanish supercaps during his time.
“A very fast and twirling attacking player, Ousmane Dembélé was finally transferred to FC Barcelona during the 2017 summer transfer window. In six seasons with the Blaugrana, he played 185 matches for 40 achievements and 43 offerings. He also expands his record of three Spanish champion titles (2018, 2019 and 2023), two Spanish Cups (2018 and 2021) and two Spanish Supercups (2018 and 2023).
In the meantime, Ousmane Dembélé participated in the formidable epic of the French team, crowned World Champion in Russia in 2018. Four years later, he reached the final of the World Cup in Qatar with the Blues. At 26, he now has 37 selections with the France team for 4 goals,” said PSG
Speaking after the news, Dembele expressed how happy he is joining PSG and that he looks forward seeing that the club lovers are proud.
“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain and eager to play in my new colors,” said Ousmane Dembélé. I hope to continue to grow here and make all Club lovers proud,” he said
The club’s President Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomed the French international saying that he will be an important and committed player at the club.
“We are delighted to welcome Ousmane Dembélé to Paris Saint-Germain where he will be an important and committed player for our Club,” said Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The passion and determination shown by Ousmane when he joined PSG is fantastic and is the attitude required for all our players. We are proud to have another French World Cup winner at Paris Saint-Germain as we enter a new great era for our Club,” he said
