Deco is not considering using Ronald Araújo and Frenkie de Jong as a bargaining chip for the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappé. The sporting director said this in an interview Sport 3.
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Mbappé is out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain next summer. There is still no clarity about his future, which many believe lies with Real Madrid. In the background, arch-rival Barcelona would also be interested in the signature of the French superstar.
Deco was asked in response to those rumors whether he would let both Araújo and De Jong go in exchange for the arrival of Mbappé. “It would be a mistake to get rid of Araújo and Frenkie de Jong to get Mbappé,” the Portuguese said. “That doesn’t make the team any stronger.”
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Xavi
During the same interview, the former midfielder also stood up for coach Xavi, who, amid all the pressure on his position, announced that he would retire from Barcelona after this season. “It seems that he is no longer appreciated for what he has achieved in recent years. As if winning the national title last season was very normal. At the moment I give him a 10 for how he is doing,” Deco concluded.
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