Fresh from his crowning as the best football player in the world, Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has entered into discussions with the club regarding an improved contract, according to a report from L’Équipe.
The French international, who clinched the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or on September 22, is looking to leverage his new status to secure a salary increase from his current earnings of €18 million gross per season.
His existing contract is valid until the summer of 2028, but conversations about a renewal have already commenced.
Dembélé’s demand follows a spectacular 2024/25 campaign that made him the first French winner of the prestigious award since Karim Benzema in 2022.
His performances were instrumental in PSG’s historic season, where the club secured its first-ever UEFA Champions League title alongside a domestic double of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France .
The 28-year-old winger was the undeniable star of PSG’s treble-winning team, producing an extraordinary tally of goals and assists.
While different sources report slightly varying numbers, his contribution was monumental, with statistics ranging from 35 goals and 16 assists to 37 goals and 15 assists across all competitions .
This stellar season also earned Dembélé the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season award, solidifying his rise to the pinnacle of world football .
The contract negotiations highlight Dembélé’s increased value to the Parisian club. With a potential raise, he is expected to further solidify his position as the highest-paid player in the squad, a title he already holds with his current monthly gross salary of €1.5 million .
As the club looks to secure the long-term future of their star player and avoid the risk of a eventual free transfer, an agreement is expected to be concluded in the coming weeks.
On the pitch, Dembélé is anticipated to return from a minor injury for PSG’s match against Strasbourg on October 17 .
