Reports have suggested that Raphinha's proposed move to Barcelona could now be off with Xavi Hernandez winning his battle to convince Ousmane Dembele to stay at the club. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Frenchman has had a change of heart and will now sign a new contract.
It is understood that Raphinha was going to replace Dembele at the Spanish giants after struggling to cement his place in the side. But the source has claimed that Dembele, whose contract runs out at the end of the season, is now loving life under manager Xavi and feels it would be a mistake to walk away now.
The 24-year-old is arguably playing the best football of his time at the Nou Camp since joining from Borussia Dortmund in a £104million deal in 2017. Dembele has grabbed seven assists in his last five La Liga matches - more than the previous three seasons combined.
