Fans erupted in cheers as he posed for photos in front of the cameras. Dembélé’s appearance at Roland Garros wasn’t just a personal celebration—it was a tribute to French athletic success.

Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images A quick review of his mind-blowing numbers: • 10 goals (two hat tricks and two braces) in four games over 15 days, prior to the Toulouse one.

But the picture began to change dramatically on Saturday. Barca received a formal letter from PSG, stating their intention to pay €50million to sign Dembele and asking for permission to discuss ...