Ousmane Dembélé will be facing FC Barcelona this Wednesday for the first time since he left the Barça club last summer. In an interview with UEFA TV, Dembélé shared his thoughts on the upcoming match against his former team. "It's amazing to be back playing in Barcelona and Spain. I believe it's going to be an exciting football game," said the French player, also looking forward to the return match at the Lluís Companys stadium next Tuesday, the 16th. "It's fantastic to be back playing in Barcelona and Spain. I think it's going to be a great football match," he added.
The French winger mentioned that he has discussed the upcoming duel against his former team with some of his ex-teammates from the Barça locker room. "I caught up with Jules Koundé during the national team gathering with France, and we had some banter, as usual. But it's going to be a fantastic match. I also reached out to Gavi, even though he's injured. We usually chat before games," shared Ousmane, who also mentioned that "everyone is asking for tickets" when asked about the demand for the first leg match this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
After spending six years at FC Barcelona, Dembélé expressed his gratitude for his time at the club. "I can say that I learned a lot, both on and off the field, thanks to my coaches and the amazing friends I made there. I might not know everyone, but I've made many lasting connections. It was a valuable experience," he reflected.
Throughout his tenure at Barça, Dembélé faced challenges but also showed growth, with initial disciplinary issues that were resolved in his final two years. "I wouldn't claim to be a perfect role model, but I've always aimed to perform at my best. I started at Rennes, then moved to Dortmund, a bigger club, followed by Barcelona, and now PSG. It's been a journey of growth in my career," explained the French international.
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper