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FC Barcelona transfer rumour update – Caio Emerson and Yerry Mina

By Chiranjib Ghosh

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 06: Yerry Mina of Palmeiras runs with the ball during the match between Palmeiras and Internacional for the Brazilian Series A 2016 at Allianz Parque on November 6, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 06: Yerry Mina of Palmeiras runs with the ball during the match between Palmeiras and Internacional for the Brazilian Series A 2016 at Allianz Parque on November 6, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images) /
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Yerry Mina gives insight on potential Barcelona move in the summer in an interview with Sport

Colombia’s defender Yerry Mina (R) is marked by Chile’s Jean Beausejour during their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match in Barranquilla, Colombia, on November 10, 2016. / AFP / Luis Acosta (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images)
Colombia’s defender Yerry Mina (R) is marked by Chile’s Jean Beausejour during their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match in Barranquilla, Colombia, on November 10, 2016. / AFP / Luis Acosta (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images) /

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The Colombian prospect has been linked with Barca since the end of the summer transfer window. He has been shortlisted by Robert Fernandez as a potential star defender for the Catalans. He has also taken advantage of Barca’s strong relationship with Brazilian clubs to insert a clause into Mina’s contract after his renewal. Barcelona have the option to sign him for €9 million during the entire length of his contract. Robert may look to exercise this option in June but has sent one of his scouts, Pep Segura to track his form. Segura has sent back excellent results till date. Mina was part of the Palmeiras squad that won the Brazilian Serie A. His playing style matches that of Barcelona-he is a ball-playing defender, with good attacking instinct and speed.

Excerpts from the interview conducted by Sport:-

You received offers from England and Germany in this window, but you prefer to wait for Barcelona?

I have objectives for 2017. To be well, mentally 100 per cent and to do things well so that Palmeiras can be champions. And afterwards, I will tackle moving to Europe. Everything in time.

You have no rush to leave?

I want to do things wel. I am happy at Palmeiras, a club with which I identify a lot. When I go to Europe I want to be 100 per cent so I can have the best adaptation period possilble.

The sporting director is watching you. What do you do to stop it affecting you?

Each day I do the same. I always try to keep my feet on the ground and dreams in the sky. I am not an anxious person.

What do you think caught Barcelona’s attention?

The style of play is the same as mine. I always want to play out from the back. And Barcelona start with Ter Stegen. When the ball gers to Messi, Suarez and Neymar it’s always touched. I like to see a team that isn’t tired of touching it 30 or 40 times.

You like playing with the ball as a defender?

Yes, definitely. I don’t like teams that don’t want the ball. I always like touching it, playing as a playmaker on the first line. If I can reach the opposition box, I will do it.

Barcelona have never had a Colombian… you know that?

Yes (laughs). If with the help of God this opportunity comes I will try and take it and I will go there to break that. For now I’m at Palmeiras, where I feel happy and I will keep making my name in the history of the club.

How can a player of 1.95m be so fast?

I work in double sessions to improve and I have the desire to do things well. This helps me be so fast.

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Do you think that Yerry Mina should join Barca, or should he continue his development at Brazil instead of Barca B. Leave your opinion in the comments section down below.

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