Posted on November 14, 2021 at 6.30 p.m. by Dan Marciano Unhappy with his situation at Manchester City, Raheem Sterling would like to join FC Barcelona next January. But FC Barcelona is stuck and is having a hard time finding the right formula in this matter. At FC Barcelona , the season has not started in the best possible way. manners. Led by Ronald Koeman Until the beginning of November, the Catalan club are left behind in the league and do not show their best face in the Champions League. President of the Blaugrana team, Joan Laporta therefore cut the ball and did not hesitate to dismiss the Dutch technician. To restart the machine, the manager placed his trust in Xavi, legend of FC Barcelona and who had occupied since the start of the season the role of coach to Al-Sadd. Presented to the press on November 8, the former midfielder detailed his plan to put the club back to the place it deserves, and notably mentioned the next winter transfer window: “We are going to study this with the club and we will decide. It’s early, but we will work to strengthen the team, it’s always an opportunity ”. And according to the Spanish press, the priority is clearly identified since Xavi would like to welcome offensive reinforcements. Several players have been announced in the sights of FC Barcelona in recent days such as Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig) , Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) or again Raheem Sterling. Under contract until 2023 with Manchester City , the England international was already in the sights of Joan Laporta during the last summer transfer window. This Sunday, El Confidencial explains that FC Barcelona tried to recruit Raheem Sterling at the very end of August. Executive director of the Catalan club, Mateu Alemany has reportedly traveled to England to discuss the forward's future. The latter did not close the door to a departure in Spain, but Manchester City had decided to cut it short, believing that the proposal of FC Barcelona was not up to the task. . Sterling therefore ultimately stayed in the Premier League and hoped to become one of Pep Guardiola ’s strong men. But since the start of the season, his playing time has been irregular. His situation has even deteriorated in recent weeks as the player was left on the bench in the last league game against Manchester United. Irritated, Sterling reportedly expressed his displeasure to his coach, who apparently did not intend to reverse his decision and offer him what he wants. The forward hopes wholeheartedly to find a way out during the next winter transfer window. Especially since the Barça track remains relevant. Looking for a winger, FC Barcelona wishes to welcome Raheem Sterling in the form of a loan with an option to buy. One way to avoid paying a transfer fee to Manchester City. But El Confidencial explains that the player will not come to Catalonia this winter, despite the England club wanting to part ways with him. The reason ? The media explained that Javier Tebas told Joan Laporta that he would oppose the operation. The president of the Liga believes that FC Barcelona is trying to circumvent the rules related to the salary cap. T ebas would like the club to ask for a clean transfer, but for that the team must downsize their squad and pay a significant sum to Manchester City . This is unlikely since FC Barcelona is encountering enormous financial difficulties and favors operations at lower cost. Billed as Xavi's top priority, Sterlling sees his situation darken; Unless the Citizens or Tebas make a move, he could continue to eat his black bread in England. 
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