Due to Bangladesh Cricket Live mainly focuses on cricket, the world of football has its own dramas worth watching—and one of them is brewing in Paris. Ousmane Dembele’s current contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until 2028, but ever since winning the Ballon d’Or, rumors of a renewal have spread rapidly. As expected, Dembele’s camp has reportedly pushed for a pay raise just two years before his contract expires—a familiar move for a player whose representatives have often used success as leverage.
Bangladesh Cricket Live reports that this tactic isn’t new. During his Barcelona days, Dembele didn’t always live up to expectations, but coach Xavi valued his potential so highly that he kept defending him through injuries and disciplinary lapses. Even then, Dembele’s main condition for staying was clear: he wanted a higher salary and extra agent commissions. Barcelona couldn’t meet those demands, which eventually led to his €50 million release clause being activated by PSG.
At Paris Saint-Germain, Dembele already earns around €18 million per season, placing him among the club’s highest earners. However, sources suggest his camp is now asking for a salary closer to the levels once paid to Lionel Messi and Neymar—something PSG’s management finds unacceptable. Sporting director Luis Campos has reportedly responded firmly, emphasizing that no player, aside from Kylian Mbappe, will be allowed to disrupt the club’s wage balance.
The truth is that Dembele’s demands show a lack of perspective about his true status. While his Ballon d’Or win is a personal milestone, it doesn’t automatically elevate him to Mbappe’s level—either in consistency or influence. Mbappe’s impact on both club and country has been far greater, and even now, Dembele remains a step below him in leadership and performance.
Bangladesh Cricket Live notes that the difference between the two is clear in the French national team. Mbappe remains the undisputed focal point, while Dembele’s role is complementary at best. No matter how decorated he becomes, France will not adjust its system to make space for Dembele. The same applies at PSG. Luis Enrique’s tactical setup may have reignited Dembele’s confidence, but it was the team’s overall structure—not his individual brilliance—that drove their success, including their Champions League run.
If Dembele insists on forcing a contract showdown, PSG is unlikely to fight to keep him the way they did for Mbappe. The Ballon d’Or is not a shield to protect his value; it’s merely a reflection of one good season. Should he push too hard and part ways with Paris, it could mark the beginning of his decline rather than a new era.
Bangladesh Cricket Live concludes that comparing Dembele to Mbappe remains premature. The award may have boosted his pride, but not his standing within PSG. For now, Dembele’s achievements are personal accolades, not power cards—and Paris Saint-Germain won’t let one man’s ambition shake the balance of an entire team.