Blow for Premier League clubs as target opts for La liga stay

Yerry Mina admits he has received offers but would prefer to stay at Barcelona and win over head coach Ernesto Valverde.

The Colombia international confirmed this week he had been in touch with Everton about the prospect of a transfer to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old made just five LaLiga appearances last season and only two of those ended in Barca victories, while his performance in the shock 5-4 defeat to Levante drew plenty of criticism.

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Mina is determined to prove his doubters wrong but says he will make a decision on his future after his post-World Cup break.

“Right now, I’m enjoying my holidays and, when the time comes, I’ll decide with my family what’s best for everyone.”

Mina joined Barca from Palmeiras for €11.8million in January, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract that includes a €100m release clause.

He scored three goals in three appearances at the World Cup for Colombia, who were knocked out on penalties by England at the last-16 stage.

Where Mina plays his football next season has been a big subject of debate and his uncle and agent pointed to the centre-back’s contract with Barcelona as the key factor in his future.

“Yerry wants to play football, he hasn’t asked me about any particular team,” he continued.

“He wants to play football, but we are going to try to make it at a club where the player feels good and where he has the possibility of playing.

“We are clear on that line, but we cannot ignore that the player has a contract with Barcelona.

“This is just the beginning. We hope to have a pleasant conversation as we have always had with the people at Barcelona.

“The player is calm, his representatives are calm and we will try to get the best for him, considering that what he wants most is to play.”

 

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