BARCELONA have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba.
Mundo Deportivo claims the Bayern Munich contract rebel has decided to join Lionel Messi and Co on a free transfer this summer despite interest from top clubs including Chelsea.
Barcelona have struck a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich star David AlabaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
However, a deal is far from complete as Barcelona must first offload some players while they struggle with debt worth £1billion.
Alaba, 28, will end his 13-year stay at Bayern when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
The Austria international is reported to be a major target for Chelsea.
And there is additional Premier League interest with Manchester City linked too.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are also eager to sign Alaba, regarded by many as one of the best in world football.
But it’s now claimed the left-back, who is equally capable of playing at centre-back or in midfield, is heading to the Nou Camp.
Alaba has apparently struck a verbal agreement with Barca following Joan Laporta’s return as club president.
But there are still various unresolved items, including Alaba’s reported £400,000-a-week contract demands.
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Indeed, cash-strapped Barcelona’s debt is said to total over £1bn.
And they will first have to get rid of a number of high-earners in order for Alaba to put pen to paper.
Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann are two big names tipped to leave, with others including Ousmane Dembele at risk as well.
But reports last month also claimed fierce rivals Real Madrid had struck a verbal agreement with Alaba, who is represented by super-agent Pini Zahavi.
And with finances tight due to the coronavirus crunch, it remains to be seen who comes out on top in the battle for the global superstar.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
