World: Both Laporta and Xavi have urged Dembele to renew his contract, but it is not easy to reach agreement economically

Live Bar December 29 News "World Sports" reported that Barca striker Dembele's contract expires next summer, and in January he can negotiate freely with other teams, and the renewal of the contract is becoming more and more urgent for both sides.

Barca executives are still awaiting a response from the striker's agent, Moussa Sissoko, with both Barca president Laporta and manager Xavi urging Dembele to renew his contract with the club. Laporta believes Dembele would prefer to stay in the squad, but if he doesn't give a definitive answer, it could be because of pressure from agents and people around the players who advocate for Dembele to change the existing situation.

Laporta felt the same way, while Harvey, who met Dembele alone before Christmas, was very optimistic about Dembele's contract extension. Harvey also made it clear that everything still needs to be agreed between Dembele and the club on the economic side. Harvey has made it clear to Dembele the importance of the latter in the team's future plans and his role in the team, and Harvey has even said that even if Dembele does not renew his contract, he will continue to rely on Dembele.

Some at the club argue that if the player does not renew his contract, Dembele will be left in the stands, and it is not simple for the two sides to reach an economic agreement, and if he leaves next summer, both Dembele and his agent will receive a generous transfer bonus. Therefore, one option considered by Barca is to sign a two-year short-term contract with Dembele, but the player will retain the right to decide his future after two years, while he also reserves the right to sign with other clubs.

Despite laporta and Xavi's enthusiasm for Dembele's signing renewal, there are also people inside the club who believe that if the player does not respond, it is better to let him leave than to continue to contact his agent.

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