Canadian media: Barcelona could bring in Di Maria if they can't sign Rafinha due to economic factors
LIVE, June 10 (Reuters) - Catalan outlet ccma.cat is reporting that 34-year-old Argentine Di Maria is not the best or long-term solution for Barcelona, but in the short term he fits Xavi's requirements and the club's financial situation. There are reports that French winger Dembele has signed a deal with the
Chelsea
An agreement was reached, so the Barcelona management has been busy in recent days to strengthen this position, and Xavi's favorite option is Leeds United player Rafinha.
The 25-year-old Brazilian striker spent last season in the
England Premier Soccer League
Played 35 games, scoring 11 goals and dishing out 3 assists. If Leeds United end up getting relegated last season, Rafinha could move for €25 million. Currently Leeds United have
relegate
Successfully, they valued the player at 45 million euros, which is not enough for Barcelona. As Laporta said, "You can't lift an ICU patient to the floor", and Barca will have to continue to rely on other opportunities in the market, such as Di Maria.
Di Maria has ended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and will not renew it. He made 26 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring five goals and dishing out eight assists. In many of the matches, he played better than
Lionel Messi (1987-), Argentine footballer
maybe
Neymar
All the better. Di Maria is neither the first choice nor a long term solution for Barcelona, but given next season's squad, it would meet Barca's financial situation and Xavi's requirements in the short term, as well as fill the void in the side attack.
