Ousmane Dembélé is experiencing the best season of his career under Luis Enrique's management since the French winger joined Paris Saint-Germain. For the first time in his professional career, Dembélé has reached a level of consistency and effectiveness of a world-class player, which is evident in his statistics. The Portuguese has scored 28 goals and provided 6 assists in 35 matches, thus becoming one of the great figures of European soccer this season.
However, despite his great moment, his future as a Paris Saint-Germain player is not guaranteed. Sources close to the player point out that there is a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia that could tempt him to leave the Parisian club in the summer and embark on a new adventure in Asia. In fact, there is talk of a proposal that would be around 100M euros per season, which is a difficult figure to reject even for a footballer at the elite level.
In His Best Moment
There is no doubt that Dembélé has made a significant leap in quality in his career, and Luis Enrique has an important responsibility and influence in this. While it is true that the Frenchman's explosiveness and imbalance remain his main "weapons" on the field, it is also true that he has achieved consistency with the Spanish coach. He is now a decisive player, which has led Luis Enrique to make him a key piece of his offensive scheme.
In that sense, the Parisian club considers him an essential asset for their project, especially considering the void left by Kylian Mbappé's departure. However, the economic power of Saudi Arabian soccer could completely change the landscape. Dembélé has 100M annually on the table if he moves to Arabia, and he will have to decide between continuing to shine at the elite level or securing the most important contract of his career.
Imminent Decision
The big question at this point is whether Dembélé will prioritize the sporting aspect or the economic one, knowing that the offer from Saudi Arabia is for the next summer transfer market. At 27 years old, the Frenchman is at his best and has the opportunity to establish himself as a star in Europe, as well as continue to be key for his national team. However, the Saudi Arabian market is a temptation difficult to ignore, and lately several top-level players have taken that path.
PSG, meanwhile, will try to retain him. But if the footballer decides to leave, the Parisian club will have to find a reliable replacement. If Dembélé moves to Arabia, Luis Enrique would lose an important piece and PSG will be forced to reformulate their sports project.