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Barcelona Transfer News: Ousmane Dembele reveals he held talks with club chiefs in 2016
OUSMANE DEMBELE has revealed he could have joined Barcelona in 2016.
Ousmane Dembele could have joined Barcelona
The winger, 20, starred for France in their 3-2 win against England last night - then dropped a transfer revelation afterwards.
Dembele quit Rennes last summer to join Borussia Dortmund, who he helped win the German Cup this season.
He has scored 10 goals in 46 games since signing for the club - but he could have been lining up for Barca.
Dembele has revealed he held talks with Barcelona chiefs over the possibility of a move to the Nou Camp.
The switch didn’t materialise, however, and he instead signed a five-year deal with Dortmund.
Ousmane Dembele starred for France against England
Dembele, who is again being linked with a move to the Nou Camp, said: “Last year I had contact with the Barcelona sporting director.
“I’m happy at Dortmund. I have a contract until 2021. I don't pay attention to what is said.”
If Dembele did make a move to the Catalan giants he’d likely have to make do with a spot on the bench.
Ousmane Dembele helped Borussia Dortmund win the German Cup
The Barcelona front three of Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar are revered as the most dangerous attacking trio in world football.
Dembele scored the winner for France in their 3-2 win over England.
It was his first goal for France in his seventh appearance for Les Bleus.