Barcelona president Bartomeu shuts down Coutinho, Dembele exit talk

Football
6 Jul 2019 • 6:43 PM MYT
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Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists they don't want to lose Philippe Coutinho this summer.

Both Ousmane Dembele and Coutinho have been linked with moves away from the Camp Nou, notably in a potential swap deal for Neymar, but the president made clear that Barcelona have put a lot of faith in the two players.

"The club decided to bet on Coutinho and Dembele, and they are two fundamental players," he affirmed.

"We made a very important bet on them.

"I hope they return with desire."