One of FC Barcelona's senior stars has called out the club for trying to offload him in the last transfer window without his knowledge.
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Jordi Alba was reportedly a target for Serie A giants Inter Milan in the recently closed transfer window as the LaLiga club looked to reduce their wage bill.
Reports claim that Barcelona had already agreed a loan deal for the Spanish full-back, although it came as a surprise to the player.
"Whether it seems fair or not, but it's about the situation. I like to say things straight to the face and that people do the same to me," Alba said, as per Mundo Deportivo.
"I don't have anything more to say, even if I would like to say more. In this world of football, nothing surprises me anymore."
The 33-year-old has made just one start in LaLiga this season, although he did start in UEFA Champions League win over Viktoria Plzen.
Xavi Hernandez's charges resume LaLiga action on Saturday evening when they host Cadiz at the Camp Nou, looking to make it five straight wins.
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