Xavi: Pogba is not suitable for Barcelona

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Manchester United’s France midfielder Paul Pogba is not a suitable player for Barcelona. ​​According to Azul Grana’s current coach Xavi Hernandez.

Catalan news outlet Diario Sport reported on Thursday that Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez views Manchester United’s France midfielder Paul Pogba. Not a good fit for the Sulcrana as he plans to build his new team. 

Barcelona have been link with several players in Mino Raiola’s care. After Barca president Joan Laporta met with Italian representatives. There are mentions of French midfielder Pogba. Who is due to end his contract with the Red Devils next summer, Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Nous. Ajax Amsterdam right-back Zaire Masraoui and Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons of Paris Saint-Germain.

Unlike Haaland and Pogba, the case of Mazraoui and Simons is less complicate, especially the Norwegian striker’s €75m release clause next summer. But if Azulgrana want to bring in the 21-year-old forward to reinforce their attack, both Raiola. And father Alf Inge Haaland will have to agree to lower their commissions in order to secure a possible transfer.

Pogba can join the club on a free transfer next summer. But the French midfielder demands high wages and a relatively high commission. It is also report that Xavi does not think Pogba is a player with a profile suitable for Barca of his generation.