As expected, Xavi Hernandez has assessed in the Mallorca-Barça preview this Sunday (9pm / Movistar LaLiga) the problems for the renewal of Ousmane Dembélé, whom he has repeatedly praised publicly in the same way that he has communicated to the French forward his utmost confidence to be part of his project. The technician of the Barça He has been still hopeful that the negotiation will be unraveled, that next Monday there will be a new episode with the meeting that is planned with the club, according to As has advanced. “I am not disappointed. It is a negotiation. The agents are difficult . At Barça we have a clear position and it is in process, it is not over. I am optimistic and I hope Ousmane make an effort. You have a fantastic proposition. There is always a tug of war. “
In the same line, Xavi has insisted on his compliments to Dembélé, which will be low before Majorca for your positive in Covid days after being married: “I hope he can stay because he is a player capable of making a difference and can be the best footballer in his position. It is an opportunity for him and he cannot miss it.”
Asked about a possible reaction of the fans against Dembélé with whistles in the Camp Nou, Xavi he preferred to wait: “You always go further. It is a negotiation, we are going to wait. They have arranged to meet again.”
Insisted by the reason of his confidence in a positive outcome, the coach influenced the Barça project: “I don’t think I will be in a happier place than here. Barça It is the best club in the world, the sporting project is going to be more important than the economic one, and I have made it known to them. That is why I am hopeful. “
“I naturally told him that we need him”
Xavi He was also questioned about how was his last talk with the Frenchman and admitted without problems that he is a fundamental footballer for him: “I naturally told him that we need him. He is an important player for us. He missed the goal, but he knows that the A sports project is very interesting for him. The economic issue is not my concern. “
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