Enough is enough! Barcelona have tolerated numerous of Ousman Dembele’s injuries, caprices and a lack of work ethics. And what they’ve got in return? Anything but respect. In Laporta’s world of unicorns and fairies Dembele is better than MbappeThat’s why current Barca’s coach and the club legend Xavi Hernandez lost the plot and publicly urged Dembele to make a final decision on whether he is willing to renew his contract at Barcelona, which is set to expire in June.Dembele’s agent has spoken: Barca refuse to negotiate, threatening Ousmane will not play until the end of the seasonThe Barcelona coach declared that Dembele has two options – he can either agree to a contract extension or he can leave the club before the close of the January transfer window.”I don’t want to disrespect anyone,” Xavi said during Barcelona’s pre-match press conference on Wednesday.”The message is clear: he either renews, or he looks to leave [the club].”It is not an easy or pleasant situation, but the interests of the club are paramount.Xavi puts final pieces of the offensive puzzle together: Torres presented, Morata on his way to Camp Nou”We are in a complex, difficult situation. If he does not renew, the club must find a solution. We can’t be in this situation. We have waited a long time. [Sporting director] Mateu [Alemany] has been in talks [with Dembele’s agent] for five months, and we can’t wait any longer.”He tells me he wants to stay. Ask him why he hasn’t renewed yet, “concluded Xavi.23.30: (3.00) VALENCIA (3.10) SEVILLA (2.70)
