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Chelsea boss Tuchel says he had no contact with Barca's Dembele

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May 15, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Pool via REUTERS

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he did not contact Barcelona's out-of-favour winger Ousmane Dembele during the January transfer window and that he was satisfied even though the Premier League club did not add new players.

British media reported Chelsea were interested in France international Dembele, who was told by Barcelona to leave before the January transfer window closed after negotiations over a new contract broke down.

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