Ousmane Dembélé’s relationship with Benjamin Pavard has reportedly caused some controversy in the Spanish press.
Claims that Dembélé advised FC Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, against signing the defender during the January transfer window. These reports emerged in the « Barça Reservat » podcast from Catalunya Radio, as reported by Sport.
According to this source, Dembélé is said to have described Pavard as a « confrontational » player and suggested that he could potentially disrupt the harmony in the locker room.
If these allegations are accurate, it could potentially create tensions within the French national team, where unity and cohesion are highly valued by coach Didier Deschamps. However, it’s important to note that these claims are currently only rumors, and their accuracy remains to be confirmed.
