Xavi wants Premier League and Bundesliga players

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Xavi / Photo: Profimedia

article written by Digi Sport
26.04.2024, 12:53

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Barcelona confirmed on Thursday that Xavi (44 years old) will remain on the team benchalthough three months ago the coach announced that he was leaving at the end of the season.

Now, the Catalan technician has already started to draw up the squad for next season.

Barcelona want Martin Zubimendi, Joshua Kimmich and Douglas Luiz

Barcelona are facing financial problems, so they are carefully analyzing the mercato. So far, the Catalans have put three players on the transfer list, as noted by sport.es. The Iberians have compiled the list according to the price that the current champion of Spain would pay.

Martin Zubimendi (25 years old), the Real Sociedad midfielder, still has a contract with the Basques until 2027. It has an affordable clause of 60 million euros. Xavi tried to bring him to Barcelona last season as well.

Joshua Kimmich (29 years old), Bayern’s star, last year signed a contract extension until 2025. However, after the last season, the German international still seems determined to leave the Bavarian group. His transfer may cost the Catalans between 70 and 80 million euros.

Douglas Luiz (25 years old), Aston Villa’s footballer, is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. The Brazilian arrived in Europe after being transferred from Manchester City. The loan to Girona followed, and then he was bought by the group from Birmingham for 16 million euros. Now, his share has “exploded” due to his performances, so a transfer can cost Barcelona almost 90 million euros.

Xavi also asked Pepelu to Barcelona

According to Fichajes, just one day after being announced as Barcelona coach for next season, Xavi has asked for a new player. According to the quoted source, the first player that the 44-year-old coach wants to transfer him is Pepelu (25 years).

In December, after the live match, Xavi reportedly personally praised Pepelu in the mixed area, congratulating him on his exceptional season. This gesture did not go unnoticed by the player, who thanked Xavi for his words.

The 25-year-old central midfielder is having an excellent season for Valencia: 34 games, 6 goals and an assist.