Barca To Resign Deulofeu

Barcelona are reportedly expected to
confirm that they’ve re-signed Gerard
Deulofeu from Everton for €12m in the
next few hours.



The Spanish international joined the
Premier League side in 2015 for €6m, but
after finding it difficult to get
opportunities under Ronald Koeman last
season, he joined AC Milan on a six-month
loan deal in January.



It was in Italy where he started to really
display his quality with a prominent role
for Vincenzo Montella’s side, scoring four
goals and providing three assists in 17
Serie A appearances.




In turn, according to Mundo Deportivo,
Barcelona will exercise a clause in the
contract with Everton allowing them to re-
sign him for €12m, well ahead of the
deadline on Friday.



What that means for Deulofeu’s long-term
future remains to be seen though, as
while it’s positive to see Barca make their
move, it doesn’t guarantee that he’ll be a
prominent figure in Ernesto Valverde’s
plans next season.




A bit-part role is the last thing he wants
ahead of the World Cup next summer, and
so the 23-year-old may well be sold on in
order for the Catalan giants to make a
profit.




It’s claimed by Mundo Deportivo that
Barcelona will announce the deal on
Monday evening, with Deulofeu currently
on international duty with the U21 side at
the European Championship.




With Spain set to take on Italy in the semi-
finals on Tuesday, it’s unlikely that he’ll
comment on his future until after the
tournament concludes, and as to whether
or not he’ll secure a move elsewhere.




Such was Montella’s faith in him though, it
remains to be seen whether or not the
Milan boss is ready to swoop for him
again on a permanent basis this summer,
although they’ll likely have to spend much
more than €12m to acquire Deulofeu.