Haaland or Mbappé at Barça? Xavi is categorical

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By: Manu Tournoux

Haaland or Mbappé at Barça? Xavi is categorical

It seems far away the time when FC Barcelona could secure the services of the best players on the planet…

Facing significant financial difficulties for several years, FC Barcelona had come close to bankruptcy due to a debt exceeding 1.35 billion euros. Even if the situation is now less dramatic, the Catalan club still has limited room for maneuver to be able to recruit.

Asked about the possibility of seeing Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé sign in the coming months for Barça, Xavi was very clear. “We don’t have the economic situation, unfortunately. I have to work with the players I have. We can’t think of this type of signatures. I will stick to the players I have and it is with them that I must win titles. I warned from the Gamper Trophy (in August 2023) that it was going to be a complicated season”declared the Blaugrana technician at a press conference, on the sidelines of the trip to Las Palmas (Thursday, at 9:30 p.m.).

The Norwegian striker and captain of the France team are today the most expensive players in the world. The specialized site TransferMarkt estimates their value at 180 million euros. Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s new star, would also cost the same.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.