Former Barcelona Technical Secretary Ramon Planes has confirmed that he has pursued a few of their present squad in a bid to take them to Saudi Arabia. In an interview, the present Al-Ittihad Technical Secretary defined that he had additionally fielded curiosity from Bayern Munich in two of their high abilities.
Various names, together with Robert Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati, and most continuously Raphinha have been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia. It was speculated that Barcelona may be making an attempt to buy them, however Planes has confirmed Al-Ittihad have been , though not which names they have been considering.
“It is true that a number of the gamers who’ve appeared within the press, we’ve got contacted them to signal them. “We are in search of gamers with a reputation to make the league engaging, but in addition younger expertise.”
“It’s true that #FCBayern appreciated each Pedri and Gavi, each have been on their agenda.”
Former #FCBarcelona Technical Secretary Ramon Planes on Radio Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/Y4KGap5xCK
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A chief instance being Las Palmas playmaker Alberto Moleiro, who was linked with a transfer to the Middle East this summer time.
“We negotiated for Moleiro from Las Palmas to deliver him in, who I already appreciated throughout my time at Barca,” he additionally advised Radio Barcelona.
The CSD have confirmed that they’ve already obtained all of the documentation from Barcelona. However, it appears troublesome that there shall be a response earlier than tomorrow’s match. @gerardromero
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Plans had a profitable stint at Barcelona whereas he was accountable for recruitment, bringing in each Pedri and Ronald Araujo as unknown youngsters from Las Palmas and Boston in Uruguay respectively. The latter is presently being linked with an exit, however Planes believes Araujo is content material within the Catalan capital.
“I’m satisfied that Pedri and Ronald Araujo are joyful to be at Barca, despite the fact that they’re younger gamers with potential and their names are actually on the agenda of massive golf equipment.”