Changing the Premier League landscape? Dembele was infinitely close to Liverpool, why did he finally settle for Barcelona?

The turning point of fate: Dembele misses Liverpool

When it comes to Dembele, everyone must be familiar with it. This popular candidate in the Golden Ball Awards basically revolves around the Spanish giant Barcelona. He transferred from Dortmund to Barcelona, ​​with a sky-high price of 135 million euros, and is still the highest signing record in Barcelona's history. Together with Coutinho, he wrote that money-burning history.

However, dare you believe it? This star who almost won the Golden Ball Award was once very close to joining a Premier League club - Liverpool! This is really a big transfer that can define an era.

Demberle's career started with Rennes in Ligue 1, and in 2014/15, he scored 12 goals in 26 Ligue 1 games. It was that year that Liverpool discovered the talented left and right winger and began to actively operate his transfer.

Demberle himself also personally revealed that in 2016, before joining Dortmund and finally transferring to Barcelona, ​​he was infinitely close to Liverpool. In 2018, he said in an interview with Onze Mundial: "I talked to three clubs: Dortmund, Liverpool and Barcelona."

"I had a meeting with Barcelona at that time. I told them, 'There may not be possible next season. But next time you contact me, I will definitely come.' That's the result."

He also added: "Let me turn Barcelona down for the second time? That's impossible for me."

Now, Dembele joins Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, where he won the Champions League and is moving towards the Ballon d'Or with his outstanding performance.

If not: Will the Premier League be a different scene?

Imagine what would it look like if Dembele really went to Liverpool?

Perhaps, the combination of Red Arrows of Salah, Mane and Firmino will disintegrate early, or it will not appear at all. Liverpool's tactical system, signing strategy, and even the entire Premier League pattern may be completely rewritten. Dembele's speed, dribbling and balanced feet will undoubtedly provide more choices for Uncle Zha's tactics, and Liverpool's offensive firepower will be further improved.

But history does not have if. Dembele finally chose Barcelona and started a turbulent La Liga career, with highlights and injuries. Now he has found a new home in Paris Grande and has a second spring.

This almost happened again confirms the wonder and uncertainty of the football world. One decision or one choice can completely change a player's career and even affect the direction of the entire league.