FC Barcelona has it bad in the Ousmane Dembélé file. Yesterday, coach Xavi expressed his disappointment by revealing the French international’s decision to join PSG. But he will be able to smile again. Because one of the desired reinforcements is about to land.
Indeed, the Spanish coach had asked for a right side, while Koundé, Sergi Roberto or Araujo came to help out in this position last season. Dest’s return from loan does not seem to convince Xavi, who was waiting for a signing. And she should like him.
Barça very close to closing the Cancelo affair
According to information from the Portuguese newspaper Record, FC Barcelona is about to conclude negotiations with Manchester City for João Cancelo. The 29-year-old Lusitanian international should therefore join Catalonia soon, while the horizon seemed blocked for him at the Citizens. The latter had also loaned him to Bayern Munich during the second half of last season.
Able to play on the right flank as on the left flank, he had established himself as one of the very best full-backs in Europe with Manchester City, before seeing his status gradually crumble. His departure on loan at the heart of last season was a surprise, marking the break with Pep Guardiola. There is obviously no reconciliation in sight. And it is Barça who can rub their hands with it.
