Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old striker for the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain (contract until 2028), has taken on a new dimension in the capital. He is naturally attracting interest and rumors, given his qualities and the approaching end of his contract. RMC Sport reports that there is a demand for a salary increase, linked in particular to his 2025 Ballon d’Or, as reported by L’Equipe this morning.
“The Dembélé clan logically intends to enhance this individual award with a financial counterpart. According to our information, the 28-year-old player has asked his club for a “significant increase” in his salary. It now remains to be seen what position PSG will adopt.”
This is hardly surprising. Dembélé’s status has changed since joining PSG in 2023 from FC Barcelona. He was already a great talent, but he needed to confirm his skills and take a step up in consistency. He’s clearly succeeded. The man who was voted best player in 2025 with the Ballon d’Or was undeniably a key figure in the Parisian club’s historic season.
However, we’re wary of rumors, with the desire to bring a little excitement to this otherwise quiet period. There’s often exaggeration and amplified vagueness surrounding the transfer window, especially when it involves PSG and the possibility of high figures. Let’s wait for certainty. In particular, we need details on the “big increase in value.” A term that leaves far too much room for interpretation.
