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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Dembele joined PSG in 2023</li><li>Enjoys more freedom than at Barcelona</li><li>Form resulted in France call-up</li></ul>

'Freedom!' - Ousmane Dembele explains why he has hit form with PSG in thinly-veiled dig at Barcelona

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xavi-opens-up-on-ousmane-dembele-exit-from-barcelona-champions-league-clash-psg/blt5c113000a24b7e4e" target="_blank">Dembele joined PSG a year ago for half the price Barcelona paid for him in 2017. </a>The French champions forked out just north of €50m (£42m/$53m) for the pacey winger who tallied 20 goal contributions in all competitions in 2023-24. He recently gave an interview suggesting that he works better under head coach Luis Enrique because he is given the freedom to roam on the pitch.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Dembele's value may have decreased in recent years, but he has continued to s<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ousmane-dembele-branded-biggest-game-changer-in-football-after-scoring-first-goal-for-psg/blt196c62e900054376" target="_blank">how glimpses of his world-class talent</a>. The 44-cap France international has suffered from several long-term injuries but when fit, he is one of the most formidable wingers in Europe. With Kylian Mbappe leaving his hometown club this summer, Dembele may need to be the man to step up in his absence.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In an interview with <a href="https://www.football-espana.net/2024/06/14/ousmane-dembele-reveals-why-performs-better-psg-barcelona" target="_blank">Marca</a>, Dembele said: "Luis Enrique gives me a lot of freedom. At Barcelona I was more attached to the wing. At PSG, I can play everywhere, as a No.10, on the wing, as a false 9. I had more freedom in the second half of the season. The coach told me to keep moving, except when I had to maintain my position on the wing."</p>

WHAT DEMBELE SAID

<p>The 27-year-old arrived at Barcelona a few months after his current manager Enrique left the Camp Nou. Dembele was unveiled after signing a deal worth over €100m (£84m/$107m) but only scored three times in 17 La Liga appearances in his first season.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Alongside former team-mate Mbappe, Dembele will line-up for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/euro-2024-fixtures-group-standings-knockout-bracket-final/blta5937308cc113cf7" target="_blank">France at Euro 2024</a>. The 2018 World Cup winners are one of the tournament favourites and the PSG star will be hoping to return to his club with another international trophy under his belt towards the end of the summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DEMBELE?

'Freedom!' - Ousmane Dembele explains why he has hit form with PSG in thinly-veiled dig at Barcelona | Goal.com

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele has revealed why he performs better in France than he did at Barcelona.