Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez did not hide, and admitted in the press conference that took place on the sidelines of his Catalan team’s match against Celta Vigo in La Liga that Barca has clear departures during the coming period.
The old coach highlighted the economic conditions that the club is subject to, and said that it is the main factor currently controlling in Barcelona, but there is a group of players who will not continue, even if they have a contract or on loan.
There is another thing that Xavi made clear that the three returning from loan will not continue with the Blaugrana ranks. At the forefront of them is the Brazilian player Coutinho, who is about to stay at Aston Villa for 40 million euros.
Neto, 32-year-old goalkeeper, Barcelona understands that his salary is too high for a substitute goalkeeper. He has a contract until 2023 and as a replacement would be Inaki Pina and/or a lower-cost alternative. In 2020 he was about to leave. He wants minutes, but Ter Stegen is always key.
Defender Lenglet, 26, the signing of Christensen and a second defender opened the door wide for his departure. He has a contract until 2026 and wants to stay, but the coach does not consider his presence necessary.
Another defender, Mingueza, 22, his departure is certain and the club has already put him on the market and offered him to different teams. He has some performances and is sure that he will not continue as a right-back or central defender at Barcelona. His contract expires in 2023.
The 28-year-old Umtiti, despite his best efforts to get back in shape, Barcelona have already spoken with his agent and in recent months they have come up with a way that could happen by returning to France. With a decade until 2026, his environment is muted while talking about Lyon.
Ricky Puig is a midfielder (22 years old), Xavi has shown him in 34 games as a coach that he is not in his plans. He has played on rare occasions. His contract expires in 2023, he can even leave on loan.
Adama Traore is a striker (26 years old), who arrived during the winter market on loan from Wolverhampton. However, after a few matches, Xavi brought him down to the bench. Barcelona will not do the option to buy for 30 million.
Braithwaite is a striker (30 years old), with a contract until 2024, his role in the team was secondary, even Luc de Jong preceded him in participating. With a great striker and Aubameyang he no longer has a place in the team
Luc de Jong, a striker (31 years old), his role as a savior in some matches does not guarantee his continuation. It is on loan from Seville, who wants to make money from it.
Frankie de Jong is a midfielder (24 years old), Xavi does not want him to leave Barcelona. He considers him a very good player but he will not be able to do anything if a big offer arrives that allows him to fund the signing of a great striker.
Memphis Depay is a striker (28 years old), he is a player at the level of Barcelona and the technical staff commented on this, but it depends on the continuity of Dembele. Ansu Fati’s recovery is also a factor working against him.
Dembele, striker (24 years old), Barcelona is waiting for his renewal but it may take a long time waiting for his signature with Paris Saint-Germain to be finalized. The player wants to continue, but his agent has other intentions. His contract expires in June.
Right-back Daniel Alves (38 years old), Barcelona must decide whether to extend his contract, which expires in June, for another year. Xavi has the final say in his performance