Dembélé is honest about his time at Barça
One of the most unique players that the FC Barcelona has had throughout its history, definitely, Ousmane Dembele.
The French attacker was one of the most expensive signings of the culé club, being its performance very poor in its first 4 years dressed in azulgrana. Further, used to be in the news due to the continuous injuries and extra-sports issues.
However, since the arrival of Xavi, Dembele is a different player. Now he has become one of the most important men in the team, signing great performances and showing that his talent was there.
Dembelé affirms that he threw away part of his life
In an interview with colleagues from RMC, the French winger spoke of this entire stage defending the colors of the Barça and highlights that he has lost years due to his lifestyle:
“My lifestyle in my first years in the Barça? I was young like everyone else. But I managed to get out of this situation. But nevertheless, not everything is as people imagined. It is clear that he will be one of the men who participates the most and collaborates in the attempt to achieve the club's sporting objectives 2017 a 2021 I have wasted my time enormously. I've wasted five years of my life“.
He also did not want to miss the opportunity of why he suffered so many physical problems: “Tuve muchas lesiones en los isquiotibiales. if you don't work, you will stagnate. you're going to hurt yourself, if you don't get stronger, they told me. With Koeman Y Xavi, got better. Since then, I have not had any injuries. we cross our fingers, we keep working. I'm fine, I feel good in it Barcelona, I have the confidence of the whole team, from the whole club and I'm happy. Now everyone talks about football, es mejor”.
Xavi es la clave de su mejoría
In said interview, Dembele wanted to clarify that the main culprit that continues in the Camp Nou is none other than his current coach, Xavi Hernandez: “Con la confianza de Xavi, I was forced to stay. I really want him to Barça win again Champions League. Hace siete años que el club la ganó”.
“Recuerdo una reunión entre Xavi and me in the month of december. Le dije que iba a firmar mi contrato”.
By last, reveals what his main objective is now: "Personally, my goal is to win the Champions with the Barcelona. That he Barcelona recover the Champions, It's been seven years since he won it. win titles: The league, the Champions, That is the most important".
