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Barcelona are not looking to exercise Yannick Carrasco’s €19m buy-out option. The option was part of the deal when Atletico Madrid bought Memphis Depay back in January.
However, Carrasco’s call option is set to expire on Friday. Despite having the chance to sign the winger for a paltry €19m fee, Barcelona are set to choose not to activate him (according to Fishage).
However, the report says that the Culers could look to sign Carrasco later in the transfer market. However, the terms of the transfer will be different later in the transfer window.
Carrasco, 29, scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 44 appearances across competitions this past season. He can definitely prove to be a key player for Barcelona. However, his arrival could signal the departure of Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres, two players who have struggled for form lately.
Ilkay Gundogan spoke about former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola
Barcelona have already sealed a marquee signing in the summer. Ilkay Gundogan joined the club on a free transfer. The player arrives after a great season with Manchester City last season.
Gundogan was phenomenal for City this past season as Pep Guardiola’s side won the treble. Speaking about playing under the Spanish coach, Gundogan said (via 90min):
“Being able to play and learn from him for so long was something I will never forget. He once said to me, ‘I wish I could play with 11 midfielders. You can all see the match in five steps.”
he added:
“One of the hardest calls I’ve had to make was to Pep, telling him I’m leaving. All I can do is say thank you. Not just for this season, or for all the titles, but for getting me here in the first place. I’ll never forget when I hurt my knee in The end of the season with Dortmund and I had to have an operation.
“I was very worried that City would pull out of the deal for me. But Pep called me on the phone and said, ‘Don’t worry, it doesn’t change anything. We want you here. We’ll wait for you no matter how long it takes.'”
Gundogan is one of the best players in the world in his position. With Sergio Busquets not at the club, the German’s experience and ability could be pivotal for Barcelona.
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