O Barcelona already started to move in the European summer window in search of reinforcements. Midfielder Sergi Darder, captain of Espanyol, is one of the targets of the Catalan club, which has already started contacts to make the deal viable. The information is from the newspaper Brand.
Also according to the Spanish vehicle, Barça consulted the 29-year-old athlete’s staff and wants to ‘take advantage’ of the relegation of Darder’s team for a reduction in the negotiation price. However, the culé interest is likely to strain relations in Catalonia even further.
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That’s because, in addition to the historic rivalry of the Catalan derbi, Sergi Darder is captain and idol of Espanyol, and a transfer to the rival would not go down well both within the club and for the fans. Even so, Barcelona are willing to bring in the midfielder to reinforce coach Xavi’s squad.
As if it wasn’t enough to lose Joselu, his top scorer, to the Real Madridcould also be without another pillar of the team, in addition to bitter relegation to the Spanish second division.
This past season, Serdi Darder played all 38 games for Espanyol in LaLiga as a starter, having scored six goals and distributed three assists. The Spanish athlete is right-handed, plays as a midfielder and has the characteristics of a number 10.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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