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Aleix Vidal may have made his last appearance for Barcelona

By Chiranjib Ghosh

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 31: Aleix Vidal of Barcelona gestures during a match between FC Barcelona and AS Roma as part of International Champions Cup 2018 at AT&T Stadium on July 31, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 31: Aleix Vidal of Barcelona gestures during a match between FC Barcelona and AS Roma as part of International Champions Cup 2018 at AT&T Stadium on July 31, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) /
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Aleix Vidal’s departure is imminent

SPAIN – FEBRUARY 01: Aleix Vidal of Barca in action during the Copa Del Rey 2017-18 match between Barca and Valencia CF at Camp Nou Stadium on 01 February 2018 in Spain. Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images
SPAIN – FEBRUARY 01: Aleix Vidal of Barca in action during the Copa Del Rey 2017-18 match between Barca and Valencia CF at Camp Nou Stadium on 01 February 2018 in Spain. Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images /

In the case of the most probable scenario, Aleix Vidal has made his last appearance for Barcelona. Since arriving from Sevilla three summers back, he hasn’t been able to make much of an impact, and has not been able to compete with either Sergi Roberto or Ousmane Dembélé.

Sevilla have confirmed the departure of Argentine winger Joaquin Correa, who has joined Lazio for €15 million. They want to bring in their former player, Aleix Vidal, as replacement. They already have a preliminary agreement in place with Barcelona for his signature.

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The fee was been agreed upon by the two parties. It would be €8 million in principle fee, with €2 million in variables and add-ons. It would be a profit of €7 million for Sevilla and a loss of the same amount for Barça, who are just looking to get him off the wage bill.

Vidal gave another display of his declining ability against Roma, when he skied several clear-cut opportunities and struggled to complete take-ons. He is no longer fit to wear Barça colours, and this transfer would be the best move for his career at this time.

As for his replacement, there is no need for another signing. The right-back spot is well-covered by Nélson Semedo and Sergi Roberto, while Ousmane Dembélé has a new backup in Malcom. But Rafinha may need to step in to fulfill Vidal’s role in the squad.

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In the coming days, Aleix Vidal will be leaving the pre-season tour in the US and returning to Spain to complete his return to Sevilla.

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