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Barcelona Star Ousmane Dembélé Donates to Formative Club Facing Financial Hardships
Ousmane Dembélé, a star player for Barcelona, has made a substantial contribution to his formative club, Evreux (National 2), which has been struggling with significant financial difficulties in recent months.
Dembélé's donation has been hailed as a gesture of great generosity, as he has come to the aid of the club that helped shape his career. The French international has been keen to support his formative club, having passed through Evreux before moving on to Rennes' training center.
The Evreux Football Club 27 has expressed its gratitude for Dembélé's donation, with President Samuel Brigantino and Mayor Guy Lefrand both acknowledging his contribution to the club. In a statement, the club said, "Ousmane, a child of the club, trained by EFC27, and a pride of the city of Evreux, has always supported the club. His generous gesture demonstrates how much Ousmane has never lost sight of his formative club, and here shows the path of humility."
While the exact amount donated by Dembélé has not been disclosed, it is estimated to be around 100,000 euros. This significant contribution will go a long way towards helping the club, which has been facing financial difficulties since last summer.
Ousmane Dembélé a fait un don d’environ 100 000€ à Evreux, son club formateur. 👏👏
— Footballogue (@Footballogue) February 26, 2023
Le club est en difficulté financière depuis l’été dernier.
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Dembélé's charitable efforts are not new, as he has previously participated in a fund launched by Mathieu Bodmer in 2020 to support healthcare workers and various associations in the fight against Covid-19. He has also supported local charitable organizations in the past.