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Barcelona Coach Pep Guardiola Faces Cesc Fabregas Versus Franck Ribery Decision - Report
The Barca coach has assumed responsibility for new signings and faces an interesting decision between either the Bayern or Arsenal playmaker...
Feb 3, 2010 5:03:00 PM
By Cyrus C. Malek
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has assumed all responsibilities when it comes to signing new players for the next campaign. After verbally renewing his contract for next season, Guardiola has taken on the duties previously relegated to Txiki Begiristain for next season's additions, according to Marca.
The Barca coach has reportedly decided upon either Cesc Fabregas or Franck Ribery as his big summer signing for next season.
The Barca coach wants to sign the Frenchman as he currently lacks a predominantly left-sided player for next season. However, signing Ribery may not be up to Guardiola as Bayern refused to sell the player last summer and if they should cede this year, they will do so at a very high price, probably in the range of €60-80 million.
Cesc Fabregas is the other objective and here, Guardiola's leverage is greater. Barca reportedly already have a 'yes' from the player who is a former Blaugrana youth product and know his financial terms. Arsenal also seem resigned to the fact that they will have to part with their star midfielder. However, Cesc's price is likely to be very high and Barca expect the transfer to be in the range of €40-45 million.
Should Barca sign Cesc, it is anticipated that Andres Iniesta would move to play on the left, in which case Guardiola would pursue a left-sided player to serve as an ample substitute for the Spaniard in case of injury.
The Barca coach has reportedly decided upon either Cesc Fabregas or Franck Ribery as his big summer signing for next season.
| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £85.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £95.00 | Draw £55.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £50.00 | Barcelona £13.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £90.00 | Draw £60.00 | Barcelona £12.90 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Bilbao £87.00 | Draw £53.00 | Barcelona £12.50 |
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The Barca coach wants to sign the Frenchman as he currently lacks a predominantly left-sided player for next season. However, signing Ribery may not be up to Guardiola as Bayern refused to sell the player last summer and if they should cede this year, they will do so at a very high price, probably in the range of €60-80 million.
Cesc Fabregas is the other objective and here, Guardiola's leverage is greater. Barca reportedly already have a 'yes' from the player who is a former Blaugrana youth product and know his financial terms. Arsenal also seem resigned to the fact that they will have to part with their star midfielder. However, Cesc's price is likely to be very high and Barca expect the transfer to be in the range of €40-45 million.
Should Barca sign Cesc, it is anticipated that Andres Iniesta would move to play on the left, in which case Guardiola would pursue a left-sided player to serve as an ample substitute for the Spaniard in case of injury.
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