Stanislav Lobotka was previously linked with a move to Barcelona but was put on hold following a change in the Blaugrana’s managerial staff.
Branislav Jurášek, the agent of Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, UFABET has revealed that he had agreed with Xavi Hernandez to bring the 29-year-old to Barcelona this summer, before the club appointed Hansi Flick as their new manager, as reported by Ufabet Sport on Tuesday.
Barcelona had previously been linked with Lobotka, as the 29-year-old midfielder was a favorite of Xavi, but the Slovakian’s opportunity to move to Azulgrana fell to him. It closed after the 44-year-old trainer parted ways with the club.
‘We closed the deal with Barcelona but there was a change of coach. They have many financial problems and the situation is still unclear. It has not yet been released from and the situation is developing. Everyone knows the quality of Lobotka, they know him in Barcelona, Madrid and England.’
‘He could come back to Naples and we would all be happy. Now it is most likely that Napoli will not let one of their best players leave. If there is no large compensation Many coaches are looking for this type of midfielder. And I’m talking to some of them,’ Jurachek said.