Sky Sports has come up with a bombshell report that senior SPL ( Saudi Pro League) figures are already making preliminary inquiries about bringing Ousmane Dembele to the country from Paris Saint-Germain in 2026. Dembele has made 11 appearances in the French League for PSG this season, and has recorded impressive stats of 5 goals and 3 assists.
When will Saudi Officials present their offer to former Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele?
The Sky Sports report has claimed that Saudi Arabia is lining up a major offer for Ousmane Dembele after this summer’s World Cup, as the Middle East gears up for a hectic transfer window. The move is part of a wider plan, with the country’s first big investment phase in elite global players nearing its end. As several high-profile contracts expire, Saudi clubs are already shifting focus to the next generation of top talent to keep the league competitive and globally appealing.
Ousmane Dembele's reaction to Saudi transfer links
The Sky Sports report further adds that Ousmane Dembele's camp has played down any immediate transfer talk, insisting the winger is fully focused on the present. His priority is delivering success with Paris Saint-Germain, targeting another UEFA Champions League triumph and retaining the French title. After that, his attention will turn solely to the World Cup with France national football team.
However, the report then mentions that once those objectives are complete, Dembele's long-term future could come under fresh scrutiny. A potential blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League, while he is still in his prime, may then become a serious talking point, and sure to make huge headlines if it happens, similar to Cristiano Ronaldo joining Al Nassr in 2023.
Ousmane Dembele's contract situation at PSG
With two-and-a-half years still remaining on his contract, Ousmane Dembele is set to enter fresh contract discussions with Paris Saint-Germain, The Sky Sports report also mentions . The club is open to extending his stay, but president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has made it clear that any new deal must align with PSG’s existing wage structure, signalling that no player will be exempt from the club’s financial framework.
Our opinion on PSG Ousmane Dembele's Saudi Pro League transfer rumour
Ousmane Dembele is without a doubt a magnificent player, who on his day is one of the best players in the world. The Frenchman enjoyed a sensational season last year, capping it off by winning the Ballon d'Or 2025. He played a starring role in Paris Saint-Germain’s historic treble-winning campaign, highlighted by the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph. Dembele’s numbers were just as impressive, scoring 35 goals and registering 14 assists across 53 appearances in a dominant, career-defining season.
Despite all these heroics, no one can look away from his horrendous injury record. It is the one major factor that has always stopped Dembele from reaching his true potential,and he has yet again been injured numerous times after his magnificent UCL winning season with PSG. For such a player, much time won't be left before calling it quits and retiring from the beautiful game. Dembele must surely be aware of this fact as well. Thus, we are making the bold prediction that Dembele does end up joining a club in the Saudi Pro League after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as he'll be looking to make as much money as possible before eventually retiring from football.
