Barcelona are near securing the signing of Noussair Mazraoui, the place the Ajax defender declines gives from the likes of Arsenal and Leeds.
The 24-year-old has had his finest season up to now in Amsterdam this semester, with 5 objectives and 4 assists. His performances helped Erik ten Hag’s crew win every of their Champions League group stage matches, as effectively as soar to the highest of the Eredivisie desk.
Mazraoui’s contract expires at the tip of the season and a few of Europe’s prime golf equipment have expressed curiosity not too long ago. According to SPORT, Barça has now gained the race for his signature, however beat the competitors from Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Leeds and Milan.
Xavi has lengthy been excited about strengthening on the precise again and flipped via his previous contact ebook to signal Dani Alves on a free switch shortly after he took over.
90min understands that the signing of Mazraoui won’t deter Barcelona from pursuing Cesar Azpilicueta as effectively. The Chelsea captain can also be and not using a contract throughout the summer time and might play over the again line, whereas Sergino Dest’s future is unsure. This signifies that there ought to nonetheless be room for Azpilicueta in subsequent season’s squad.
He is just not the one Chelsea participant who might transfer to Camp Nou both. 90min understands that Barcelona ought to affirm the seize of Andreas Christensen instantly when Xavi’s squad renewal continues.
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