Former FC Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele recently opened up about his current status and reflections on his time at the club. In a recent interview with UEFA, Dembele admitted that he does not consider himself a role model for others to follow. Despite this, he maintains contact with some of his former teammates from Barcelona.
Dembele made a move to Paris Saint-Germain last summer after his release clause was activated by the Qatari-backed club. Now, eight months later, he is set to face his former team in the Champions League quarterfinals. The player expressed his excitement about returning to Barcelona and Spain for the upcoming matches, anticipating a thrilling game of football.
The first leg of the quarterfinals will take place at the Parc des Princes, and Dembele mentioned that there is high demand for tickets for this highly anticipated match. He also shared that he has been in touch with a few of his former Barcelona teammates, including Jules Kounde and Gavi, despite the latter being injured.
Reflecting on his time at Camp Nou, Dembele acknowledged the valuable lessons he learned both on and off the field during his tenure with the club. He expressed gratitude towards his coaches and friends at Barcelona for the growth he experienced during his time there.
While Dembele does not claim to be a role model, he emphasized his commitment to always performing at the highest level. Now, alongside Kylian Mbappe, he is focused on delivering a strong performance against Barcelona in the upcoming Champions League fixture.
Dembele's return to face his former club comes as Barcelona reaches the UCL quarterfinals for the first time since their defeat against Bayern Munich in 2020. The upcoming match promises to be a highly anticipated showdown between the two sides.
