Athletico, Liverpool and Manchester United joins the race to sign Barcelona legend
Man United emerge as shock contenders to sign Barcelona legend who has one simple demand
A Barcelona legend will change clubs this summer and Man Utd have emerged as a shock contender to satisfy his only demand.
It’ll be all change once again at the Camp Nou this summer. Club legends leaving is nothing new, with the likes of Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi all taking their leave in recent years.
However, two club icons are poised to leave at the same time this summer – Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Left-back Alba, 34, has been on Barcelona’s books ever since arriving in a €14m deal from Valencia back in 2012.
Alba has gone on to lift six LaLiga titles, five Copa del Reys and one Champions League while in Catalonia. However, despite having a year remaining on his contract, a parting of ways has been confirmed.
Indeed, a Barcelona statement recently confirmed Alba will see his contract mutually terminated when the current campaign concludes.
professionalism, commitment and dedication, and his ever-positive and friendly relationship with all members of the Barca family, and wishes him every fortune in the future.
“Barca will always be a home for you, Jordi.”
The BBC speculated the reason behind the split is Barcelona moving to shed salary in the hopes of falling in line with LaLiga’s financial regulations.
Alba remains a high-level operator when fit, though has taken a backseat to rising academy graduate Alejandro Balde this season.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed Alba will not retire and is now assessing his options. Spanish outlet Sport detail four potential next steps and Manchester United are reportedly among them.