Dembele's Transfer: The Total Fee Barcelona Paid Revealed
Dembele's Staggering Cost to Barcelona
Barcelona's transfer dealings have long made headlines, especially with high-profile players underperforming. In a recent report by Sport Bild, the total fee Barcelona ended up paying for Ousmane Dembele has been fully disclosed. Initially, Dembele was signed for €105 million along with €40 million in variables, resulting from his transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Details of the Financial Breakdown
The report indicates that the additional variables in Dembele's contract were quite achievable. Barcelona paid €5 million for Champions League qualification and additional fees for every 25 matches he played. After an injury-riddled stay of six years, Dembele's cumulative cost reached an eye-watering €148 million, solidifying his place as the most expensive signing in the club's history.
Dembele's Performance at Barcelona
- 185 appearances
- 40 goals
- 43 assists
In 2023, Dembele activated a €50 million buyout clause, leading to his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.
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