J. Mathieu will leave "Barcelona" in the near future

"Barcelona" team announced that veteran player Jeremy Mathieu is counting his last days at the club. The 34-year-old Frenchman is expected to join the ranks of Portugal's "Sporting CP" team.

It is reported that the defender will leave Catalonia in the coming days. Despite still having a valid contract for one more year, the team no longer needs his services.

The reason for all of this - injuries. The Frenchman played only 16 matches last season and scored one goal. The player had muscle, ankle, and Achilles tendon problems.

The footballer spent just two seasons in the "Barcelona" team, after playing for five years in the ranks of "Valencia" before that.