June 25 – Recently, Napoli star Stanislav Lobotka’s agent publicly told the media that the player had already reached an agreement to join Barcelona, but before the transfer window opened, Barcelona changed coaches, and now the player’s future is uncertain.
According to Spanish media outlet Marca, since March of this year, Barcelona coach Xavi has been full of praise for Napoli midfielder Lobotka. The Spanish manager greatly admires the 29-year-old Slovakian star and was planning to bring him to La Liga from Italy. After the Champions League match against Napoli, Xavi had praised the midfielder, saying, “He is a player I like, on an organizational level, he never loses the ball, and I hope to see him join a team like Barcelona. He has brought change to Napoli.”
Recently, Lobotka’s agent, Branislav Jarusek, responded to transfer rumors during a television interview, stating, “We had an agreement with Barcelona, but the coach has changed. Barca has several financial problems at the moment, the situation is unclear. The transfer is not over, the situation is evolving. Everyone in Barca, Madrid, England knows Lobotka’s abilities.”
However, the agent also hinted at the possibility of the player staying, saying, “If Lobotka could return to Napoli, we would be happy. This is the most likely thing now. If it’s not a high transfer fee, Napoli won’t let one of its best players leave. Many coaches are looking for this type of player.”
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