Barcelona coach Xavi confirms Kessie switch stance amid Tottenham hyperlinks
The midfielder faces an unsure summer season at Camp Nou and has been closely linked with each Italian giants Juventus and long-time admirers Spurs. According to reviews, Juve have agreed a loan-to-buy deal for Kessie, however Spurs stay within the body with a Premier League transfer of curiosity to the participant.
Kessie was once more an unused substitute as Barcelona beat AC Milan in a single day in Las Vegas, having been afforded simply 45 minutes of motion throughout 4 pre-season friendlies up to now this summer season.
Speaking to reporters after the sport, Barca head coach defined why Kessie was not within the squad.
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“Franck Kessie did not play due to a slight illness,” he stated, earlier than including: “Regarding his future, he knows exactly what the situation is.”
Barcelona are subsequent in motion in opposition to Spurs within the conventional Joan Gamper Trophy, this yr being held on the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.