Barcelona's 26-year-old forward, Ousmane Dembele, is all set to make a move to Paris St-Germain, according to Barca coach Xavi.

In a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Las Vegas, Dembele remained an unused substitute on Wednesday, and Xavi shed light on the situation, stating that the player has personally decided to leave.

Xavi revealed, "He has been very direct, stating that he has a proposal from Paris St-Germain, and they have approached him. Regrettably, there is nothing we can do about it, which is why he didn't play today."

The news of Dembele's departure saddened Xavi, who emphasized that the club had taken great care of the player, ensuring his happiness and contentment while he continued to make a difference on the field for Barcelona.

Since joining Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for £135 million, Dembele has scored 40 goals in 185 games. Last year, he signed a new two-year contract with Barcelona after leading the league in assists during the season.

Despite being part of the French squad that reached the World Cup final, Dembele's season was marred by a thigh injury, causing him to miss a significant portion of the latter part of the season. Nevertheless, he managed to score in a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in Dallas during their pre-season tour in the United States.

Paris St-Germain's interest in Dembele comes as they seek to bolster their squad. The club has been a dominant force in Ligue 1, securing nine out of the past eleven league titles.