PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi highlights ‘salary cap’ as Ousmane Dembélé contract talks addressed | OneFootball

Ousmane Dembélé’s (28) contract situation at Paris Saint-Germain has become a topic since he won the Ballon d’Or back in September. Having won the prestigious individual award, there has been a desire, from the player’s side, for that status to be reflected in his salary. 

Dembélé is already PSG’s highest-paid player, earning €1.5m per month. However, given his importance and his global recognition, which manifested itself in that Ballon d’Or award, there is a desire to increase that salary further. It had been reported that the France international had even rejected a contract extension offer, however, his entourage denied those reports, via Le Parisien.

The former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund forward’s current deal runs until 2028, but PSG won’t break the bank to extend it, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi confirmed in an interview with Canal Plus. 

“We have a salary cap, as everyone knows. The team and the club are the most important. Ousmane is a club legend. I love Ousmane as a person and as a player,” said PSG’s president. Dembélé has recently begun to rediscover his best form, notably netting a brace against Lille OSC last weekend.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle