Yesterday, FC Barcelona could not do better than a draw (0-0) against Getafe. Not much to eat for the Catalan press, which was still able to catch up with the transfer window. A subject that agitates the club behind the scenes. The Spanish leaders will meet this week with Xavi to move forward on the next transfer window, which is essential to help the Blaugranas regain the heights. Last night, Mateu Alemany, the director of football, gave an update on the hot topics.
On the future of Frenkie de Jong, who would be pushed out and close to joining Manchester United, he said: “He is a high quality and very important player. We will see on a case by case basis. There is no decision made”. About Robert Lewandowski, who will go to war with Bayern Munich according to the Catalan media, he said: “there is nothing done. We respect players who have a contract with another club. The transfer window will be long”.
The Messi clan is fixed
He also answered questions surrounding a possible return of Lionel Messi. Yesterday, the Argentinian’s father, who left for PSG a year ago, dropped a bombshell. Present in Barcelona, he confided: “I hope that Messi will return to Barcelona one day”. What ignite the Iberian press and the supporters who dream of a return of the Pulga. But what does FC Barcelona think? Asked by SportMateu Alemany was clear.
“I’m not aware of the statements and I guess if they have something to say they will tell us”. For his part, President Joan Laporta, questioned by four sportsdropped : “would I like to have Messi again at Barca? Yes of course”. But a return for Messi seems impossible, especially since he intends to complete his contract in Paris, which ends in 2023. The beach bar also specifies that a large part of the supporters would not see a return of the Argentinian with a good eye. To be continued…
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