For 30 million euros, to which certain bonuses will have to be added (€31M in total), FC Barcelona has officially acquired the coveted Vitor Roque. Arriving in Catalonia this winter from Athletico Paranaense, the young 18-year-old Brazilian star has already made his debut under his new colors by playing 12 minutes against Las Palmas. An interesting entry despite a lack of success against goal. Despite this promising reinforcement, the Culers intend to add other recruits to a team often criticized in recent weeks. With this in mind and in the absence of Gavi, on the sidelines since the international break, the Blaugranas are multiplying avenues to strengthen themselves in the midfield. Yes but now, the delicate financial situation of the FCB seems to have got the better of their ambitions…
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Very discreet in terms of arrivals, Barça must, in fact, deal with few resources and therefore restrict themselves on the transfer market. Recently asked about the possible arrival of Aleix Garcia, today in the Girona jersey, Xavi also set the context. “I have not spoken to Aleix Garcia or any other player. I don’t know if we can sign another player, we depend on financial fair play. We are in permanent contact with the president and with Deco”. Relaunched on the hypothetical arrival of Kylian Mbappé and/or Erling Haaland in Catalan lands in the summer of 2024, the Spanish coach had, moreover, not maintained the suspense for long.
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Xavi is fatalistic!
“I have to work with the players I have. We cannot think of this type of signatures”, the 43-year-old technician was content to respond, visibly deciding to opt for frankness with the press. Pessimism is still relevant today given the latest comments made by the Barcelona coach. “Currently, we can’t sign anyone, that’s the reality. It would be very good to have reinforcement in the middle, but our situation is like that,” regretted this Saturday, the person concerned. Unable to take action for the slightest reinforcement, Barça must, moreover, manage the desires of the competition for some of its executives. With this in mind, Bayern Munich has, as such, no intention of giving up on Ronald Araujo.
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Despite the Culers’ reluctance to sell their Uruguayan defender (16 caps, 1 goal) and an advantageous contractual situation for the current 3rd in Liga, the Bavarians would, in fact, be willing to pay nearly 80 million euros to secure the services of the native of Rivera. At the same time, Saudi Arabia, although limited by the new PIF strategy, still keeps an eye on Raphinha. Finally, disappointing since his arrival, Oriol Romeu is regularly cited by Girona, his former club. One thing is certain, Xavi has no illusions and the Barcelona recruits should therefore be missing this winter. While waiting for a possible miracle, Xavi will have to cope without Lamine Yamal to get rid of Barbastro in the Copa del Rey this Sunday…
Pub. 06/01/2024 22:03 Updated 06/01/2024 22:46
2024-01-06 21:03:53
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