Xavi avoids talking about Mbappé's departure from PSG: “Our situation is different”

Xavi Hernandezcoach of FC Barcelona and one of the greatest idols in the club's history, gave a press conference this Friday prior to the match against Celta de Vigo, for Matchday 25 of the Spanish LaLiga, although some journalists preferred to ask him about the hot topic of the moment: Kylian Mbappé's departure from PSG confirmed for the middle of 2024.

With the rumor of the transfer of the 25-year-old French star to Real Madrid more present than ever, the coach of the “Merengue” rival responded to the query about Mbappé's possible arrival in Spanish football, but he preferred to do it briefly.

More news about FC Barcelona

“I don't have much to say: the only official thing is that he is leaving PSG. Our situation is different: finishing the season well, now Celta, then the Champions League and we are focused on this,” stated Xavi, somewhat annoyed because the query had nothing to do with the Blaugrana team's football present.

“I shouldn't talk, don't ask me about Mbappé, I'm sorry but I'm not going to talk,” the former central midfielder who shone both in the best Barcelona in history and in the Spanish team concluded on the subject.

Could FC Barcelona sign Mbappé in any case? Of course, being a free agent, it would be at zero costso the “Blaugrana” cast would have no problem incorporating him due to the club's economic situation: he should simply open up space in salaries with the sales of some players, a minimal issue if we compare it with the financial problems.

The front Kylian Mbappé He has already informed Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, owner of PSG, that he will leave the club when the 2023/24 season ends, so from From July 1, 2024 he will be a free agent. That is where FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and countless potential teams will appear. Where will it go?

CONTINUE READING: The 15 best forwards in the world today, ranked