ทางเข้า ufabet, a media outlet in Germany, revealed that Barcelona have paid the full transfer fee and bonuses for Ousmane Dembele. The French winger, to Borussia Dortmund, totaling 148 million euros.
The French national team winger moved to Camp Nou in 2017 for 105 million euros. plus add-ons of more than 40 million euros.
The report reveals that all conditions have now been paid. With it being claimed that “Barca” paid a total of 148 million euros for the deal. Making this the most expensive player in the club’s history.
The terms in Dembele’s contract were relatively easy to achieve. Such as paying 5 million euros for playing in the Champions League and another payment after each 25 matches.
nterestingly, the total amount paid to Dortmund has reached a staggering €148 million.
It must be noted that Barcelona signed Dembele during the summer of 2017. When the young French winger was only 20 years old. The initial transfer fee was €105 million, with an additional €40 million in potential add-ons.
The deal was largely funded by the €222 million Barcelona had received from Paris Saint-Germain after Neymar’s buyout clause was triggered.
For several years, Dembele’s transfer was seen as one of Barcelona’s worst investments, largely due to his struggles with injuries and inconsistent performances.
However, the title of the most ineffective signing would later shift to Philippe Coutinho. Who cost Barcelona even more and delivered less on the pitch.
Dembele spent 6 years in Catalonia before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. With a release clause of 50 million euros. In total, he played 185 matches, scoring 40 goals and providing 43 assists for Barcelona.