3 players who turned down offers from Barcelona this summer

After finishing last season on a high, FC Barcelona, just like any other top club in the world, were busy in the transfer window trying to find quality players to add to their squad.

While they were able to make some important signings, they still lost out on some of their key squad improvement targets, both from inside the team and around Europe.

Regarded as one of the biggest clubs in the world, it’s not every day that you’ll see a player turn down the opportunity to play for the club of Barcelona's stature.

With much ado, let’s take a look at three players who turned down offers from Barcelona this summer:

Ousmane Dembele brought an end to his spell at Barcelona in the summer of 2023.

The Spanish giants signed him from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for a staggering £135.5 million. Even though he showed glimpses of what he can do, a series of injuries held him back.

Dembele scored 40 goals and registered 43 assists in the 185 games he played for the club. His stay at Barcelona also saw him win several trophies, like the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey.

But, even with his impressive stats, a lot more was expected from Dembele at Barcelona, especially when you put his huge prize tag into consideration.

Many had expected that Dembele would still be a Barcelona player this season, however, the French international had other ideas.

His contract was due to expire next year, and considering the fact that they wanted him to stay, they began discussing about extending his contract.

However, he rejected all offers from Barcelona as they reportedly fell short of his demands.

Then, the only possible solution for Barcelona was for him to be sold this summer or risk losing him for free next year when his contract expires.

Paris Saint