OUSMANE DEMBELE has ended transfer speculation by signing a new deal with Barcelona until 2024, reports suggest.
Dembele, 25, has been linked with a move away to Chelsea in recent months after his Barca deal came to an end in June.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the winger arrived at the Spanish giant's offices last night and reached a "full agreement" with the club that will see him reduce his salary.
And according to Mundo Deportivo, the France international has accepted an offer that's 40 per cent lower than the one he rejected in December.
The 25-year-old will receive around €6million (£5.1m) net per season, which is the same amount as Ansu Fati.
It's a blow to Chelsea, who were among the teams keeping tabs on the Frenchman.
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Hakim Ziyech has also been linked with a loan move of his own to AC Milan.
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Dembele joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 following a £110m deal.
The versatile forward has endured a number of injuries throughout his five-year stint at the Nou Camp.
But the ex-Rennes star still managed to amass a total of 32 goals and 34 assists in 150 appearances across all competitions.
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