2023-06-20 08:00:51
Barcelona Espanyol is experiencing one of the most delicate moments in its modern history and, with each passing day, its fans find a new reason to suffer. The sixth relegation to Segona is becoming a slow but painful torture for all of Spain. In the offices, the lack of joy contrasts with the excess of displeasure, since relegation has made affordable the contracts of many heavyweights who seemed armored: to the already known loss of Pedrosa, who will leave for free to Sevilla, through the renovations in stand by of Melamed and Lozano, until the departure – almost for free – of Joselu, last Zarra of the League, or to the rumors of a new possible farewell that would be even more traumatic: that of Sergi Darder.
The captain of Espanyol, emblem of the club, leader of the team and beacon for the fans, entrusted in recent years to a religion called Darderism, has aroused the interest of Barça, as Catalunya Ràdio reported. Despite not being the first choice to strengthen the interior position, the Blaugrana club sees his addition with good eyes, as he fits the profile of a midfielder that Xavi Hernández is looking for. In fact, Mateu Alemany has held initial talks with his agent to test the terrain. ARA, however, has been able to confirm from Darder’s environment that, although the player does not rule out a departure from Espanyol this summer, in the event that it happens, it will not be to end up in the Blaugrana ranks. Although it is a tempting possibility that, apart from allowing him to remain in Barcelona, would imply a significant salary improvement and also the possibility of opting for more important sporting milestones, it is an option that he does not want to consider out of respect in Spanish
A lower clause after relegation
This, however, does not mean at all that Darder is satisfied with the direction of the parakeet entity. In fact, he has been waiting for weeks for the arrival of a new sporting director to be able to find out what project he has and what intentions the club has regarding him to decide whether he leaves or ends up staying. Despite having a similar contractual situation to that of Joselu – he could leave on loan to any Primera club that keeps his salary -, the Balearic discards this formula and would prioritize a transfer that would leave Espanyol with income that would allow it to strengthen . The ARA has been able to confirm that Darder’s clause drops with the reduction to 10 million if an offer arrives before July 31. From that date, it rises slightly, up to 15 million. The environment of the Spanish captain, however, saw it as unlikely that any team would reach this number, considering that Darder is 29 years old. Espanyol sources make it clear that they will not negotiate with Barça or any other club for the midfielder, as they consider him a key piece to achieve promotion.
Sergi Darder is very clear that he does not want to leave Espanyol in any way. He is aware that signing for Barça after suffering relegation would be considered little more than a betrayal by a fan who idolizes him. The player himself, in fact, has a great esteem and feeling for Espanyol, as he has taken it upon himself to demonstrate in public and in private. In fact, last summer, before renewing until 2026, he already rejected the interest of La Liga clubs such as Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla, Villarreal and Valencia, in addition to other clubs from Italy, Germany and Saudi Arabia, who wanted to sign him as a free agent this summer. The last club to join the list of suitors is Almeria, which has just signed Vicente Moreno, former Balearic coach. Darder, who doubts whether to sign a major contract that will allow him to continue in Primera in a team with more sporting aspirations, is open to leaving Espanyol as long as it involves helping the club of his loves.
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