Ousmane Dembele holding the Ballon d’Or in PSG colours
The Saudi Pro League is once again preparing to shake the football world.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar and reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele has reportedly emerged as a shock transfer target, with senior Saudi officials already making preliminary inquiries ahead of the summer window. If completed, the move is being described as the league’s “biggest deal since Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Since Ronaldo’s landmark arrival, Saudi clubs have successfully attracted elite stars including Karim Benzema, Neymar, Sadio Mane and Ruben Neves. Now, Dembele is the latest global icon on their radar.
According to Sky Sports News, Saudi Pro League executives are preparing a lucrative proposal designed to test PSG’s resolve — and Dembele’s long-term ambitions.
The French forward remains under contract at PSG until 2028, but his future is expected to come under intense scrutiny after the summer World Cup, when he will enter the final two years of his deal.
For now, Dembele is said to be fully focused on the ongoing season with PSG and France’s World Cup campaign in North America.
Speaking recently, he made his intentions clear:
“We know what it takes to go all the way and we’re going to try to do everything to bring the trophy home. We know we have a mission in the United States.”
Those words underline a player still operating at the very peak of his powers — which makes the Saudi interest even more eye-catching.
Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol believes the scale of the potential transfer cannot be overstated.
“If this happens, it would be the biggest deal for Saudi Arabia since they signed Cristiano Ronaldo,” he explained, while also noting that the league’s financial structure is evolving beyond state-backed spending to include private investors.
This shift could allow Saudi clubs to compete aggressively for players who are still firmly in their prime — not just stars nearing the end of their careers.
Dembele’s future has already been a hot topic in Paris, particularly following reports of a possible pay rise request after his Ballon d’Or triumph.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been clear on the club’s stance:
“The club’s policy is that we have a salary cap. Everyone must respect it. The team and the club are more important than anyone.”
That message suggests PSG may be unwilling to break their wage structure — a factor Saudi clubs could look to exploit.
Whether Dembele ultimately chooses legacy, loyalty, or a historic new challenge in the Middle East remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that the Saudi Pro League is no longer just disrupting football — it is redefining its future.
If this move happens, it won’t just be another transfer.
It will be a statement.
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