Pepe is on Barcelona’s radar, with Deco, a former Porto player and the Catalans’ sporting director, attempting to sign the 27-year-old.
Barça competes with Chelsea and Atl. Madrid to sign a contract with Pepe, who plays for the Brazilian national team and will take part in the Copa America.
Facing strong competition, the former Portugal international believes he can play an active role in the negotiations.
On the one hand, this guarantees an increase in weight for the new Barcelona, which intends to rebuild to end the hegemony of Real Madrid, and on the other hand, it helps the old club, which is in trouble due to the financial hole created by the crisis. New management of Andre Villas – Boas inherited it from Pinto da Costa.
However, the negotiations appear to be difficult. With several suitors available, Villas-Boas intends to hold an auction so that the highest bid can come close to or equal to the Brazilian’s €70 million release clause. A presence at the Copa America could help further strengthen the midfielder, who is under contract until 2027.
Wendell wished
Wendell, Porto’s left-back who plays for Brazil, has performed well in the team preparing for the Copa America. Consistent in defense and objective in attack, Wendell is already in demand by Juventus and Betis.
Author: Mario Figueiredo
Source: CM Jornal
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