Sofyan Amrabat’s brother confirms the Fiorentina midfielder ‘wants to go to the top and his desire is to play in Spain,’ but Barcelona’s financial problems are still an obstacle.
The Morocco international commanded the middle of the park in last night’s Conference League Final defeat to West Ham United, and it could well be his final game in the Viola jersey.
He had already tried to push for an exit in January straight after reaching the World Cup semi-final, only for Barcelona to see their offer of a loan with option to buy rejected outright.
Speaking to ESPN, Amrabat’s brother Nordin laughed off suggestions he could join Fiorentina’s Conference League Final opponents West Ham.
“No, he wants to go to the top and his desire is to play in Spain. At Barcelona, he is high on the list, but you know Barca’s financial situation. There are more clubs interested in Sofyan too.”
Fiorentina were not prepared to sell mid-season, but now that they could get a replacement lined up, are ready to listen to proposals.
If Barcelona again try to make it a loan with no obligation to buy, then that won’t sit at all well with Viola President Rocco Commisso.