2023-06-03 14:14:08
Barça dismissed the League in Vigo and since their coronation as champions they have been walking with their heads elsewhere. In the next season, basically, and in the design of a squad that has two priorities: the signing of a top midfielder to replace Sergio Busquets and the possible return of Lionel Messi.
“All the players are very excited that Messi can come back. And I, as a coach, feel a special excitement because he can help us a lot”, explained Xavi in a tone of confidence with meeting again with the his former colleague, whom he will now manage as a technician. The problem, or drawback, is purely economic: it is pending the approval of LaLiga’s economic plan.
Daily attention is focused on the visit to Vigo. The team’s distraction since winning the title took its toll in Valladolid where they suffered a severe defeat (3-1) that Espanyol fans blame for the minimal impact it has had on their relegation. Celta, the same: it is debated in agony on a day where there are five other teams involved.
This time Xavi has not been able to talk to the players he has, unlike last summer when he talked to Lenglet, Dest, Riqui Puig and company to convince them that they were looking for a team. The club, and he, are tied hand and foot, because the planning of the next campaign depends on the approval or not of the viability plan. In other words: Ansu Fati’s continuity hangs in the balance.
“If we can’t sign, we won’t have to talk to anyone”, says Xavi of a situation typical of a fish biting its tail: the economic vice-president Eduard Romeu assured that before signing, it will be necessary to transfer to deal with what expenses.
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