Sofyan Amrabat has reportedly been left 'devastated' after Fiorentina rejected Barcelona's loan bid on transfer deadline day.
The Catalan giants are looking to strengthen their midfield, with Sergio Busquets expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Barcelona identified Amrabat as a potential transfer target, and they attempted to sign the Morocco international on the final day of the January transfer window.
They were reportedly made a loan offer with an option to buy, but Fiorentina rejected Barcelona's bid for the midfielder.
Amrabat was keen to complete the loan switch and missed training on transfer deadline day in an attempt to force through the move.
Journalist Toni Juanmarti has claimed that Amrabat has been left 'devastated' and 'hurt' after Fiorentina rebuffed Barcelona's loan proposal.
As a result of the situation, Amrabat has been left out of the Fiorentina squad for today's Coppa Italia quarter-final against Torino.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia, Fiorentina are 'furious' with Barcelona and their manager Xavi for repeatedly calling Amrabat on transfer deadline day.
The report claims Xavi and Barcelona board members continued to speak to Ambrabat on Tuesday, which has angered the Italian club.
Although Amrabat failed to complete a move in January, he is expected to attract interest from Barcelona and a number of clubs in the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old gained recognition for his performances at the 2022 World Cup, where he helped Morocco finish in fourth position.
Amrabat played every minute of Morocco's campaign in Qatar, and his performances at the tournament have caught the attention of several top sides across Europe.
As well as being a transfer target for Barcelona, Amrabat has also been linked with Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.
Amrabat is currently under contract until June 2024, but Fiorentina have the option of extending that deal by an additional year.
Since joining the club in 2020, Amrabat has made 83 appearances for Fiorentina, with one goal to his name.
Soobenptu
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came to arsenal πππππ
zaslmptyz
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as you did to RONALDO, Greenwood, sancho, elanga and many more
what drugs are you on? we created ronaldo. what a d*mbf*ck
MkonoJr
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Hold on man dreams do come true eventually.
Rickytommy
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fake news, he is happy cause Fiorentina didn't end his career by transferring him to Barca
as you did to RONALDO, Greenwood, sancho, elanga and many more
Philchetz
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I see Papa Perez's hand in it
teeacdlpr
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fake news, he is happy cause Fiorentina didn't end his career by transferring him to Barca
demo1
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we really need this guy in our team because he's a great warrior on the pitch and so calm on the ball too. he sometimes plays like Busquets but he has to improve his first touch. we will surely come back for you warrior
JonathanLois6
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when the player want to go, let the club give respect to the player and allow them to go, bcozs once they fail they will not give much hope to their present club, as Pep say if the player want to leave let them go
Zembclou
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a lot of football teams forget that players also have their dreams too. This is like a modern day slavery.
GodblessNkya
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Sorry to amrabat But Barcelona we are poor and if we buy you then know that your salary will be very low...... wait till the summer we will come to you again with an improved offer