Liverpool -Manager Arne Slot responded to Barcelona's director Football Deco, after the last admired that he had an admiration for the Colombian star Luis Diaz. The 28-year-old winger is reportedly the top goal of Barcelona this summer and is enthusiastic about moving to La Liga.
In anticipation of their last game of the season, Slot was asked about Deco's comments and had a response to one line on Barcelona's interest. Marca told his answer from a press conference.
“I also admire Lamine Yamal and Raphinha …” Glot Staart with a smile and gave little away.
During an interview on Thursday, Deco admitted that he liked Diaz, in the midst of a lot of speculation about his future. Depending on what money Barcelona should spend this summer, it was reported that the Blaugrana will devote their entire budget to try to bring Diaz in this summer. The Liverpool star has an offer on the table to extend his contract for two years (currently in 2027), but so far it has not responded.
Slot also gave a 'first gift' to incoming Real Madrid and explained the content of a discussion he had with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The right side is expected to become a member of Los Blancos this summer.
“Maybe it's a first gift that I can give Xabi Alonso. I was not completely happy with every minute on the training field. In my opinion he could do a little more, say it mild. And that's what we were talking about.”
“Combined with:” You are a much better defender than people tell you, but you don't always show it. And that is why people tell you that this is part of a game that you have to improve. But if you are busy and concentrated, there are not many players who can go around you. ” He is fast, agile, he has a great mentality, but in this world it is about doing every game.