Barcelona Interested in 26-Year-Old Midfielder After Missing Out on Lionel Messi

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FC Barcelona have reportedly cooled their interest in signing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.

According to Sport, the Blaugrana have seemingly reduced their interest in the midfielder after Lionel Messi completed his move to MLS side Inter Miami.

Had Barcelona reached an agreement to bring the Argentine back to the club, Amrabat’s signing remained a possibility to cover for the aging legs of Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi.

The Moroccan was linked with a move to the La Liga outfit for a few months after impressing during last year’s FIFA World Cup. However, the Catalan club are looking at ball-playing options now that the World Cup-winning Argentine has chosen to go to the United States.

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan’s arrival means that Barcelona will turn their attention to searching for a pivot to replace Sergio Busquets.

Barcelona’s Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in securing the services of the Amrabat. According to L’Equipe, Los Colchoneros are in conversation with Serie A midfielder’s representatives for a possible move, and talks between the parties are progressing well.

However, the Spanish club are currently unwilling to pay the €30 million asking price. That being said, Barcelona dropping out of the race for the player means that Atletico Madrid’s path to signing the player is clear.

Since arriving at Fiorentina in January of 2020, Amrabat has made 107 appearances for the club, helping them to a top-half finish in the Serie A last season.

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