Tebas reveals Barca are difficult to sign for Haaland now

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Javier Tebas insists it is impossible for Barcelona to sign Erling Haaland considering Azulgrana’s financial situation.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has revealed that the current financial situation is therefore not possible for Barcelona to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Rurtmund will join the team next summer, according to Deario Sport on Friday. 

Barcelona have been link with Haaland following meetings between Barca president Joan Laporta. And the Norwegian’s representative Mino Raiola over the past week. Tebas does not think Azulgra will be able to sign players given the current financial situation of the Catalan giants.

‘Barcelona are in the 4-1 rules and Haaland is in the hands of Raiola who doesn’t sell sweets. What he sells is expensive.’ 

‘If you ask if I think it is possible? I will tell you now that it is impossible for Barcelona’s salary level to allow them to sign this player,’ Tebas said.

Meanwhile, Xavi was asked about the Haaland rumors after the friendly with Boca Juniors but didn’t want to talk about the speculation. He said only, “Everything said now is hypothetical. Barcelona have to be aware of the market and it’s true that we need reinforcements, but we’ll see what happens.”