Courbis: Dembele affected by transfer rumours

Kerry Talmage 8 years ago 114
Dembele's performance at Rennes has recently dropped. StadeRennais

Rennes boss Rolland Courbis believes that the pressure of being wanted across Europe has affected Dembele's performance on the pitch

This season has been fantastic for Ousmane Dembele, who has scored 12 goals in 22 Ligue 1 games, making him one of the most sought-after players in Europe.

The 18-year-old has reportedly attracted attention from big clubs such as; Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

However, Dembele has struggled to hind his best form recently and has put in quiet performances. 

Courbis is concerned that this is due to the constant talk and pressure surrounding the youngster's future.

At a news conference he said, "Dembele is affected by all the rumours because he is still only 18, an age where things like this can affect you,"

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