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The manager of the newly crowned LaLiga champions is already looking forward to planning for next season as he discusses the summer transfer window.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez discusses their planned activities in the summer transfer market and has stated what position he thinks is taking priority.
Despite their financial troubles, the LaLiga Champions are expected to strengthen their squad following their signings last summer, and they are said to have sent a viability plan to LaLiga to ensure they are on the right side of the league's financial fair play laws.
What Xavi said
The former Al-Sadd manager was speaking today ahead of the club's LaLiga clash against Real Valladolid when he was asked about the upcoming transfer window.
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Xavi revealed that signing a high-quality player for the pivot position will take priority this summer, ahead of even the right-back position, which they do not have a senior natural fit for. They have had to fit square pegs in round holes in the post lately, fielding centre-back Kounde and midfielder Sergi Roberto in the position.
Following the exit of Sergio Busquets, the defensive midfielder has announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Xavi believes signing a replacement will be the most important move they make this summer.
“New RB? Not a top priority. We really need a high-level defensive pivot this summer - it’s obvious and logical after Busi’s exit.”
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