Messi, Ansu Fati, Kimmich … Xavi’s big transfer window

Last year, Barça had achieved, thanks to economic levers, an impressive transfer window with the arrival of Jules Koundé, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessié or Andreas Christensen. A transfer market that paid off, the Blaugrana having won the coronation in La Liga. This summer, Joan Laporta intends to do it again and there are many leads: Lionel Messi, Ilkay Gundogan, Joshua Kimmich or even Bernardo Silva are mentioned to join Catalonia. Present in front of the media today, Xavi Hernandez, the Spanish coach, was able to take stock of the various hot topics of the moment.

The Ansu Fati case, announced therefore:

“We are planning, nothing has been decided for any player, the only thing we know is that Busi will not continue, that’s undeniable. From there we wait to see where we can arrive in terms of reinforcements”

“What would I say to Barca fans? Well, that’s very uncertain, it depends on a lot of things. I can’t say more, he’s a spectacular footballer, I’m friends with him and we’ll see whether that can happen or not. Much will depend on his intentions.”

“Kimmich seems to me to be a spectacular player, one of the best in his position. (…) Busi is leaving and it’s obvious, it makes sense, we need a top defensive midfielder next season he’s a fundamental player, if the captain leaves he’s a very differential player who leaves and we have to replace him in the best possible way.”