Barcelona manager Xavi has commented on PSG forward Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland saying he would love to see them in La Liga.
Both Mbappe and Haaland's futures are currently under intense speculation with potential moves to La Liga being touted for both players. Barcelona are tracking the latter.
The pursuit of the duo is heating up amidst reports of meetings, negotiations between players and clubs and mind games in the media. The latest chapter in the story of the two's futures has seen Barcelona boss Xavi comment on the two strikers.
Xavi spoke highly about the pair, telling reporters (via Sports Mole):
"Mbappe and Haaland are two great footballers. It would be great to have them in La Liga, the league and the clubs they go to will get better. They will bring more fans to the stadium and it will be surely positive."
There is a chance we will see Mbappe join Barca's rivals Real Madrid whilst Haaland moves to the Nou Camp.
Most recent reports suggested that Xavi and technical director Jordi Cruyff had a meeting with the Norwegian in Germany to discuss a move.
Barca club president Joan Laporta then came out and stated the relationship with Haaland's agent Mino Raiola being 'good.'
Barcelona and Real Madrid to embroil in more El Classico war
The slump that Barcelona have encountered following the departure of the legendary Lionel Messi has seen El Classico lose its huge appeal.
Real Madrid saw Cristiano Ronaldo join Juventus in 2018 and since then Los Blancos have never quite been the powerhouse they were with the Portuguese star in the team.
The potential signings of Mbappe and Haaland could add another layer to the rivalry between the two. The two boast similarities to the club's legends and have been touted by many as their successors on the throne of football.
Haaland, who was at Borussia Dortmund at the age of 21 has 79 goals in 80 appearances. This is the type of goalscoring prowess Messi possessed and only improved on with experience. Imagine Haaland in a team like Barcelona with an abundance of talent to help him. He could flourish alongside the likes of Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong.
Madrid are tempting Mbappe with a move to the Bernabau Stadium and with good reason. The striker idiolises Ronaldo and despite currently playing alongside Barcelona legend Messi, seemingly wants to follow in the footsteps of the current Manchester United forward.
Mbappe, 23, has been in impressive form for PSG this season, with 24 goals and 17 assists in 34 appearances for the Parc des Princes outfit.
It shows the similarities to the progression Ronaldo showed during his years at Manchester United prior to his record-breaking £80 million move to Madrid.
Javimor
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Haaland to Barca, Mbappe stays at PSG
We both know none of them are happening
FRozenPoPcoRn72
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Who?
Haaland to Barca, Mbappe stays at PSG
Javimor
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hola visitor
Who?
Ricky-Boy
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Love to see, against Barca? 😂😂🤣👌
Lozadinot
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laliga is now a farmers league
every league is farmers league for you. just take a glance at your once 1st
Lozadinot
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Don’t worry both will be raping Barca at camp nou next season
hola visitor
Rojace
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did u read the long thing I wrote, everyone said psg bottled the farmers league and it's not my problem if u don't call a farmer league a farmer league bayernliga is better than french farmers league btw
Hats off to you visitor
vuaipuy
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not every time paris wins. yes we have quality like Bayerns, but bayerns win it all season. Where laliga have only 3 team which wins every year. On the format EPL is only competition with no sure winners. But i never say Bundesliga a farmers league. My thoughts are not as low as those thinkings. Its a blessing that french league is known to the world now.
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did u read the long thing I wrote, everyone said psg bottled the farmers league and it's not my problem if u don't call a farmer league a farmer league bayernliga is better than french farmers league btw
Rojace
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he surely and probably will, don't need to worry
not every time paris wins. yes we have quality like Bayerns, but bayerns win it all season. Where laliga have only 3 team which wins every year. On the format EPL is only competition with no sure winners. But i never say Bundesliga a farmers league. My thoughts are not as low as those thinkings. Its a blessing that french league is known to the world now.
vuaipuy
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God bless to your thinking..
he surely and probably will, don't need to worry
Rojace
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then why psg keeps winning it every year and people really made fun of them when they lost the league literally everyone knows it's a farmers league where there is only one dominant team and few other decent teams who won't even make top 6 in laliga, and other are terribly bad low teams,their league ranking compared to other shows a lot about it, and again compare the number of European trophies they have compared to other leagues so please stfu🙃 again no one watches league one except few people and fanboys of some psg players literally nothing else, dead league no competition
God bless to your thinking..
vuaipuy
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I dont think a league should be categorised with the name Farmer. Well a person like yourself with zero respect distinguish things. I was supporting Laliga ppls with these fake rumors. Hype talks and reality can be different. Dont mutter the failure of your club in UCL to our league. Both Laliga and Ligue 1 have 2 clubs in R16. And the first leg with RM. You saw what is all about.
then why psg keeps winning it every year and people really made fun of them when they lost the league literally everyone knows it's a farmers league where there is only one dominant team and few other decent teams who won't even make top 6 in laliga, and other are terribly bad low teams,their league ranking compared to other shows a lot about it, and again compare the number of European trophies they have compared to other leagues so please stfu🙃 again no one watches league one except few people and fanboys of some psg players literally nothing else, dead league no competition
Javimor
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Don’t worry both will be raping Barca at camp nou next season
Rojace
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yeah, a farmer league club's fans talking something like this kinda feels ironic
I dont think a league should be categorised with the name Farmer. Well a person like yourself with zero respect distinguish things. I was supporting Laliga ppls with these fake rumors. Hype talks and reality can be different. Dont mutter the failure of your club in UCL to our league. Both Laliga and Ligue 1 have 2 clubs in R16. And the first leg with RM. You saw what is all about.
vuaipuy
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A Parisian! Any problem???
yeah, a farmer league club's fans talking something like this kinda feels ironic
Rojace
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look who is talking btw
A Parisian! Any problem???
vuaipuy
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Dont give fake hopes to Laliga fans. Talk when it's done.
look who is talking btw
Dembo0133
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laliga is now a farmers league
Two horse race EPL Liverpool and city,q for 4-5 years now
BeckenbauerTikiTaka
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laliga is now a farmers league
Still have more league trophies than Liverpool
bameklruyz
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laliga is now a farmers league
your father
skelleh
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yes both in Madrid
Ah papa Pérez self no say he no fit sign both of them because if Barca mistakly get one omo Madrid don enter am be that I even want harlaand in Barcelona
Rojace
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Dont give fake hopes to Laliga fans. Talk when it's done.
the_truth_is_here
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It seems RM don't want Mbappe much as Haaland. Then why are you pursuing Mbappe with same the lies as to Haaland that you'll build the team around each one of them? Don't trick the boys. Anyway, Haaland will end up at Barca. But I fear Mbappe and Haaland at RM would bring a rift in the team - just think of where Vini and Benzema would go. Could either of the two be ready to warm up the bench? Besides, RM midfield trio of Casemero, Modric, and Kroos is fading out as Barca trio of Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquet did.
I like when brainless Barca fans say trash without facts ...don't worry about Madrid worry about your club struggling in Europa ...neymar ,Suarez and Messi played in q team , ronaldinho and Henry , zidane ,Raul,beckham,figo. cr7 and Rooney but here saying trash.. mbappe played on both wings and halaand plays St how does that affect vinicius ..you Barca fans that have 7 to 8 forwads ,fati ,auba,depay,luk de young all are cf worry about that 🤡
haoaiuyz
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laliga is now a farmers league
Nasser-Al-Khelaifi
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yes both in Madrid
Are you Club president ??[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Wouacklnrz
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It seems RM don't want Mbappe much as Haaland. Then why are you pursuing Mbappe with same the lies as to Haaland that you'll build the team around each one of them? Don't trick the boys. Anyway, Haaland will end up at Barca. But I fear Mbappe and Haaland at RM would bring a rift in the team - just think of where Vini and Benzema would go. Could either of the two be ready to warm up the bench? Besides, RM midfield trio of Casemero, Modric, and Kroos is fading out as Barca trio of Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquet did.
cuebmnopr
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Both of them going to Real Madrid
Fizaclpsty
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yes both in Madrid
in your dreams 😂
brozic
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both messi and ronaldo had ballon dor's at 22 messi at 21 I think
JimmyDParker
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let's drop a joke please.....
muselntuy
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All to Madrid for better future
mancomzy
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you're just confusing as infact i don't want to hear any news talking about halaand and mbape
Dacclopyz
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Mbappe Come to Barca Haaland is going to Madrid battle him in LA Liga for top honors like Ronaldo and Messi
Maverick00
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We’d love to see them in eclasico next Season
yes both in Madrid
skelleh
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We’d love to see them in eclasico next Season
ndkjr
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Xavi is a kind of person you'll respect cause he motivates players