[FOOTBALL] Discipline, injuries & family - how Dembele turned career around

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The forward - who was once the second-most expensive player in history when he signed for Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 in a deal worth £135.5m - was described by Barca president Joan Laporta as "better than Kylian Mbappe" in 2021.A week later, then-new Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said he was a player who, "when used properly, could be the best player in the world".Two months on, having been told by a cash-strapped Barcelona to accept a new contract on reduced terms or leave, Xavi dropped him from the squad.That story reflects his time at Barcelona, a six-year spell of inconsistency and unfulfilled potential.

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