Ousmane Dembele’s likely ‘next move’ emerges as Barcelona eye Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

“If he does not accept one of these two options, he will not play for Barcelona again,” Xavi was quoted by Marca telling his agent Sissoko.

It is understood Dembele would prefer to stay for the remainder of his current deal and make a decision on his future in the summer, when it is likely he could receive a more lucrative offer.

But the ex-Borussia Dortmund forward, who joined Barcelona in 2017 for a £107m fee, hit out at sporting director Mateu Alemany on social media, refuting claims he was not committed to the club.

“I forbid people from thinking that I’m not committed to this sporting project,” he said.