FURIOUS Luis Suarez has demanded the Barcelona board tell him if he is up for sale or not as transfer talk hots up.
The forward, 33, remains in the dark about his future at the Nou Camp.
Luis Suarez hit out at Barcelona and demanded they tell him what is going on with his future at the clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Following the 8-2 hammering by Bayern Munich and immediate shake-up with Quique Setien and Eric Abidal sacked, the majority of the squad are in the shop window.
But in an interview with El Pais, Suarez blasted the club for their lack of communication and insists he does not know where he stands.
He said: “There is talk of some names that the president gave, of changes that can be made, but nobody told me that they want to do without me.
“If this is the desire of the club, it would be good if the person in charge who chooses speaks directly to me.
“Better so than filter if I am one of those who want them to leave. It remains to be seen.
“I also want the best for the club and my idea today is to continue, but if the club decides that I am expendable, I have no problem talking to those who decide.”
Ronald Koeman replaced Setien this week and has been charged with managing the overhaul and then steadying the Barca ship.
Suarez is thought to be one of the players the club are willing to sell with only seven not on the market, including Lionel Messi, whose own future is in serious doubt.
Ajax are monitoring the Suarez situation as they consider a move for their former forward while reports suggested they have already offered £13.5million.
Juventus may also be tempted to make a move, especially with Andrea Pirlo potentially losing Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala.
Suarez, who refused to single out blame for the 8-2 humiliation, admitted he would even be willing to take on a reduced role next season – but just needs to be communicated to regarding what the club want.
He added: “Koeman? I haven’t talked to him yet.
I would accept a substitute role. If the coach thinks I have to start from the bench, I have no problem.
Luis Suarez
“As long as they count on me, I want to continue contributing as much as I can.
“I would accept a substitute role, as I accepted it throughout my career.
“The competition is always good and if the coach thinks I have to start from the bench, I have no problem helping the team with the role they give me. I can still contribute a lot to this club.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
