Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Thursday, 16 October 2025, 08:05 / Updated on Thursday, 16 October 2025 08:06
Ousmane Dembele has asked PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to adjust his salary after winning the Ballon d'Or.
Ousmane Dembele's contract expires in 2028 and guarantees him a salary of €18 million gross per season, which is €10 million net. A figure that now, after winning the Ballon d'Or, no longer satisfies him.
Ousmane Dembele's agent is negotiating with PSG's sporting director
According to French daily L'Équipe, the striker went to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and requested a corresponding salary adjustment. And discussions are currently underway between the club's sporting director, Luis Campos, and the player's agent, Moussa Sissoko.
Which does not mean that PSG is willing to meet his every claim! “The management of the French champions recognizes Dembele's achievements and is aware that he made a decisive contribution to the success of last season. He is therefore unlikely to rule out a pay rise, but wants to dictate the pace of talks“, reveals the quoted publication.
Ousmane Dembele's request does not fit into PSG's new financial conduct
PSG follows a new financial conduct under Campos. Paris is increasingly relying on performance-based contracts, so many “base” salaries have been cut and bonuses have increased. “Dembele's request does not quite fit into this pattern and it remains to be seen how the negotiations will be completed, especially as we do not want to spoil the atmosphere in the dressing room in any way“, writes L'Équipe.
The French international has been playing for the Parisian group since 2023, and last season he accumulated 51 points (35 goals, 16 assists) in 53 official matches. With PSG he won the title and the French Cup, then triumphed in the Champions League for the first time in history.
