and they left in the summer. The authorities of the Catalan club did not take care of worthy successors, because before this season, Barca’s attack was strengthened by Memphis Depay, Kun Aguero and. The Argentinean had to end his career prematurely due to heart problems and terminated his contract with Barca after only a few months. Depay started well, but now his balance sheet (eight goals in 21 games) is not that impressive. The biggest disappointment, however, is the attitude of Luuk de Jong.
De Jong has terrible statistics
Maybe disappointment is not the right term as the Dutchman’s transfer did not raise great expectations. The striker did not manage to positively surprise the Barcelona fans. The 31-year-old only scored a goal. And this in the September clash with the weak Levante (3: 0). His balance is not a big surprise, because the previous season of the Spanish league – as a footballer of Sevilla – ended with … four goals.
De Jong is due to leave this winter. The striker is only formally on loan from Sevilla, so the operation will not be that easy. Initially, it was said that he was loaned to Inter Milan (and Alexis Sanchez was to go in the opposite direction). Now, however, the Spanish media claim that the Dutchman will go to Fenerbahce. The Turkish club is to be after the word with Sevilla. “Mundo Deportivo” says Barcelona would shorten his loan and Sevilla handed him over to Fenerbahce.
Barca is only eighth in the Spanish league and is 18 points behind Real Madrid, who have played more. Xavi’s team has been knocked out of the Champions League and will face Napoli in the knockout stage.
Source: Sport
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