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Rich Jones

Ousmane Dembele's agent clarifies Barcelona situation amid transfer rumours

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has no plans to leave Barcelona, according to his agent.

Dembele has been linked with a move back to France to join Paris Saint-Germain as part of a swap deal to take Neymar back to the Nou Camp.

His agent, Moussa Sissoko, has claimed "several big European clubs" have made approaches for the 22-year-old, who has struggled to maintain consistent form in Spain.

Dembele has struggled with injuries, including a hamstring strain currently ruling hi m out of action, and there have been questions asked about his attitude including reports of being disciplined by club bosses for turning up late to training in the past.

But he has still demonstrated his potential on a number of occasions - and Sissoko has claimed his client will definitely stay put rather than following Philippe Coutinho out of the exit door before the September 2 transfer deadline.

Ousmane Dembele's agent says he will be staying at Barcelona this summer (SIPA USA/PA Images)

"I wanted to clarify firmly and definitively the situation of Ousmane Dembele," Sissoko told L'Equipe .

"He has not planned on leaving FC Barcelona even for a moment. This is the course of action set for several months now and no element is or will be likely to make us deviate from it.

"Ousmane feels perfectly well within the club and he remains determined to impose himself in the long term.

Dembele is currently sidelined with a hamstring strain (SIPA USA/PA Images)

"Despite the offers of several big European clubs, Ousmane is convinced he wants to be part of the biggest of them and that everything is set for him to flourish.

"Unfortunately, his injury has temporarily stopped him during his drive to have a great and beautiful season. But this will not affect his success and his will to return as soon as possible.

"He is Barcelona and he will stay 1000 per cent with the will to honour the colours of the club!"

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