From a €50 million gamble to Ballon d’Or 2025, Ousmane Dembélé has become the face of the new Paris Saint-Germain — explosive, decisive, and finally consistent. But behind the smiles and goals lies another battle — a political one: his salary.
After a historic season, Dembélé’s camp is reportedly demanding a massive pay rise, in line with his new superstar status. The player no longer wants to be just another key man — he wants to be paid like the world’s number one.
But PSG are standing firm. Determined not to repeat the excesses of the Messi-Neymar-Mbappé era, the club has refused to break its new wage structure. As Jérôme Rothen revealed: “PSG won’t give in to Dembélé’s demands or disrupt their salary scale.”
The message from Paris is clear: they want a leader, not a king.
“As long as I’m hungry, I’ll be at PSG”
On the pitch, Dembélé keeps doing the talking. Coming off the bench against Leverkusen, he scored in PSG’s 7-2 masterclass — a fitting way to mark his 100th appearance for the club. “I feel good, I’m getting my rhythm back. As long as I’m hungry, I’ll be at PSG. I’m happy to celebrate my 100th match with a goal. I took my time to come back fully from injury,” he said after the game.
With 44 goals and 33 assists in 100 matches, Dembélé’s record speaks for itself. Still under contract until 2028, his love for PSG is obvious — but the coming months promise a tense negotiation.
For the club, it’s about protecting their new financial model.
For Dembélé, it’s about being recognized as the best player in the world.
This time, the battle won’t be on the pitch — but in the boardroom.
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