In parallel with the transfer of Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona is trying to negotiate a change including the versatile winger Yannick Carrasco in the opposite direction.
Carrasco wants to leave the Colchoneros.
It’s no secret that the paths of Memphis Depay and FC Barcelona are set to separate during this winter transfer window.
At the end of the contract in June, the 28-year-old striker is indeed one of the players pushed towards the exit and the former Lyonnais went in search of a club likely to offer him more playing time (only 205 minutes played in all competitions this season).
Carrasco-Bara, mutual interest
Moreover, the Dutch international has made his choice and he absolutely wants to join Atletico Madrid. Problem: the negotiations between the two clubs are proving complicated and are slipping, even if contact is maintained, said journalist Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday. And if the discussions drag on, it may be because of a request from the Blaugrana.
Indeed, while the Colchoneros tried to include attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar in the transaction, the Catalans have another idea in mind and want to negotiate the arrival of Yannick Carrasco (29), the local press recently revealed! Under contract until June 2024, the left winger or piston does not wish to extend to the Spanish capital and he would only dream of joining Bara, with whom contact was made during the 2022 World Cup.
Discussions but nothing concrete
The Belgian’s agent, Pini Zahavi, gave an update on this file on Tuesday and confirmed the existence of negotiations. We discuss, they like Yannick, he is a good player. The plan is to change Yannick for Depay. There is still nothing concrete, I don’t know if it can work, but negotiations are underway , summed up the Israeli for Het Nieuwsblad. While waiting for a possible favorable outcome, the two former Ligue 1 players will have to take their troubles patiently.
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