With the need for some departures from the club before the end of the transfer window, Barcelona have reportedly come to a verdict on one of their African stars' futures.
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Last season, Moroccan starlet Abde Ezzalzouli was sent out on loan to Osasuna, and it was in Pamplona where the attacker rose to prominence in LALIGA.
The 21-year-old has returned to the fold for Xavi Hernandez this season and while it was mooted that he may be used as a way to recoup funds in the transfer market, Sport has now claimed that the reigning Spanish champions have decided they have no intention of letting go of the attacker after all.
Abde's agent, Javier Garrido, recent sat down with new Barca sporting director Deco to discuss the Beni Melal native's future and it was in this meeting where the Portuguese executive insisted that the Catalans and Xavi want to count on him in this campaign.
Initially, it was believed that the intention of the club was to consider bids for the winger so they could afford bringing Joao Felix to the club, but having already received offers from other Spanish teams as well as Premier League and Bundesliga opposition, the five-time European champions now no longer wish to part with the forward unless it is for an undeniable offer.
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The same report claims that the player's only priority is to continue playing and accumulate minutes at the highest level. It is said that he always wanted to stay in Catalonia but only if Xavi handed him a more prominent role as he does not want to see his progress from last season stagnate.
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