PSG’s Calm in the Eye of the Storm: Enrique Deflects Dembele Renewal Rumors

Dembele renewal rumors and Enrique's stance

Spanish coach Luis Enrique addressed questions about Ousmane Dembélé's future at Paris Saint-Germain and dismissed reports that the French international will leave the club next season.

Dembélé had a stellar 2025, sweeping major individual awards as the world’s best player according to France Football, FIFA, and Globe Soccer after guiding PSG to a historic treble, the club’s first in its history.

That success strengthens his position in ongoing contract talks, and the player is viewed as a key part of the team’s plans.

Earlier, L'Équipe reported that PSG aims to balance its payroll by mixing fixed salaries with large variable bonuses, rather than paying all players a very high fixed amount.

Dembélé's reported demand—around a fixed 60 million euros—has complicated the talks, but Enrique suggested the negotiations remain confidential while the club navigates its financial strategy.

PSG’s wage strategy and the rumor landscape

Speaking before PSG's Cup clash against Paris, Enrique said the future of Dembélé is a question for sporting director Louis Campos and urged the media to direct inquiries to him.

He added that rumors are routine around PSG, emphasizing that many stories are false and intended to unsettle the group, but the team will stay stable.

Enrique closed by noting that negotiations are natural and will stay secret, because knowing what the club wants is what matters most.

Punchline 1: If rumors scored goals, PSG would lead the league—too bad they’re all offside.

Punchline 2: In football as in life, some stories are leaks waiting to happen; at least this one comes with a good post-match tune-up of popcorn.