Barcelona have stated that winger Alexis Sanchez is not for sale this summer after links with moves to Juventus, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The Chilean has been involved in several rumours saying he is not part of new Barca manager Luis Enrique’s plans for the summer, but now the club have gone public in ending the speculation, warning clubs not to bother making a move.
“Alexis is not a Barcelona player who is on the market,” the Catalan club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced.
“He has a contract with us and that is the only thing that counts. He has had an excellent season for us.
“Obviously, he is part of our plans for next season. We have always wanted him here and he is a highly valued player at this club.”
Juventus reportedly made a formal enquiry for Sanchez recently, but Barcelona claim they have not recieved anything from the Serie A champions.
“We do not know anything about the interest from Juventus,” he continued.
“Nothing official has reached us. For that you would have to speak to the player’s agent.
“I read so many things these days about the summer transfer markey; there are so many stories that I think it is best not to comment at all.”
Sanchez, who is set to play a key role in Chile’s campaign at the World Cup in Brazil, joined Barcelona in 2011 from Udinese for €26million (£21.1m).”
By Ben Kelly
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