Munir hoping for Barcelona stay

Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com

Barcelona youngster Munir El Haddadi has reportedly expressed his desire to stay and fight for a first-team place amidst rumours of an imminent deal for Valencia forward Paco Alcacer.

Barca boss Luis Enrique is said to be weighing up a move for Alcácer as he looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of the Primera Division opener against Real Betis on Saturday, 20 August.

The Blaugrana have been tipped to dip into the transfer market for much of the off-season, but Munir remains hopeful he'll be given the chance to prove his worth to Enrique and the club's supporters.

This after Enrique hinted at strengthening his squad before the transfer windows closes.

Speaking to the assembled press following his side's 2-0 victory over Sevilla in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup, in which Munir scored the second goal as a second-half substitute, Enrique said: "I'm happy with the squad, Munir and everyone.

"There are 15 days before the transfer window closes and a lot can happen.

"What is clear to me is that if there is a player who I believe can improve the team in any position, we will sign them."

According to reports in the Spanish press, Munir has already spoken to Barca chiefs to express his determination to stay and fight for his place.

However, his first-team prospects will certainly diminish further of the club do indeed secure the services of Alcacer from Valencia.

Munir, 20, joined Barcelona's youth setup from Atletico Madrid in 2011, and has gone on to make 25 La Liga appearances, scoring four times.