According to „Barcelona“, Xavi is safe, Liverpool club stars Raheem Sterling and Ross Barkley are capable enough to compete within the Catalan team.
Both young footballers, after a brilliant last season, can now enjoy impeccable reputation and the attention of the strongest European teams.
In the press, there are constant reports that Barkley is a target for „Manchester City“ and London's „Chelsea“, while Madrid's „Real“ is particularly interested in Sterling's services. Xavi, who has managed to earn a place in „Bar’s“ starting lineup at just eighteen, is confident that these Englishmen would fit in perfectly at „Camp Nou“.
„Yes, why not? I think they could definitely play for „Barcelona“ - the Spaniard told Squawka. „They have incredible physical attributes and are also technically skilled.
„In Spain, priority is given to players with excellent technique, but in football, both aspects are important.“
Barkley extended his contract with „Everton“ not long ago, but negotiations for a new contract with Sterling and „Liverpool“ have not yet reached a conclusion.
