Dembélé Reportedly Advised Barcelona Not to Sign Pavard

Ousmane Dembélé has been rumored to have advised Barcelona against signing Benjamin Pavard. These reports stem from the « Barça Reservat » podcast on Calatunya Radio, as relayed by Sport.

According to the source, Dembélé allegedly discouraged the signing of Benjamin Pavard to Xavi Hernandez, the coach of FC Barcelona, during the winter transfer window. The reason given was that Dembélé reportedly described Pavard as a « conflictual » player who could potentially disrupt the team’s harmony.

If these allegations are accurate, they could create tensions within the French national team, where unity and cohesion are highly valued by manager Didier Deschamps. However, it’s important to note that these reports are currently rumors, and their veracity remains unconfirmed.