Xavi does not deny rumors of a meeting with Haaland: “Working for the future of Barcelona” | Spanish football

– I cannot give details, I can only say that we are working for the present and the future of Barcelona. “I can’t go any further, when we can, we’ll be the first to say it,” Chaffee said.

• Haaland is suffering a setback due to an injury and must be out for another month with Borussia Dortmund

The coach also emphasized that he is not only the one who decides, but has a role in the engagements.

My role is crucial, but I’m not alone either. It is the project to present the game idea to the player and not to deceive him – he said.

According to L’Esportiu, from Catalonia, the coach met in Munich with Haalandwho is recovering from injury. Xavi and Cruyff revealed the club’s project for the striker. Since it can’t match the competitor’s financial strength, the idea of Barcelona is to seduce the player in other ways. One is the presence of the coach to explain the role he will play in Barcelona in the medium and long term.

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Joan Laporta, President Barcelona, has already tried to convince Mino Raiola, the player’s agent, that the Catalan club is the best destination. However, Haaland and his representatives would prefer Real Madrid. A Spanish newspaper also reported that the Norwegian revealed his personal desire to wear white in front of those close to him.

However, the 21-year-old’s will is to move to Madrid in the next transfer window. However, the club has already made a proposal for Haaland to stay at Borussia Dortmund (Already receive future salary in Real Madrid) next season and move to the Spanish club mid-2023.

Real Madrid does not want to rush the arrival of the striker to exacerbate the arrival of the Norwegian player and the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, who will arrive earlier. In the merengue club idea, Haaland will wear white in 2023, after Karim Benzema’s contract expires.