The 19-year-old was linked to the Catalans before he joined Borussia Dortmund and he reportedly told the club he'd be open to a transfer one day

Ousmane Dembele is reported to have told Barcelona's technical secretary, Robert Fernandez, that he wants to play for Barcelona in the future.

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The 19-year-old attacker joined Borussia Dortmund in summer from Rennes, although Barca were one of many top clubs credited with an interest.

Dembele has got off to a bright start in Germany, having played in every game for Thomas Tuchel's men so far this season in all competitions.

The France international says he hopes to take a step beyond the Bundesliga club, though, with Barca his main destination.

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"Not now, because I want to grow and be a protagonist every Sunday," Mundo Deportivo claim he said to Fernandez when approached earlier in 2016. "But one day I will play for Barcelona."

Dembele has scored one and set up four in 10 appearances in all competitions this term. He is contracted to Dortmund until 2021.