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Barcelona Captain, Busquets Rejects Huge Offer From Al Nassr
Sergio Busquets, a midfielder and captain for Barcelona, declined a hefty offer from Saudi club Al-Nassr worth €20 million (£17.5 million) annually.
According to AS, Al-Nassr has offered Spain international Busquets a contract worth about €20 million per year, which is about one-third of what Cristiano Ronaldo will make this season, contrary to initial reports that the Saudi club was drafting a €13 million-per-year deal for the player. It is said that the 34-year-old turned down these offers because he was unsure of his future in the sport.
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Despite the veteran midfielder’s contract ending in the summer and no work being made on a new one, Barcelona boss Xavi has been outspoken about wanting to keep him at the team.
David Beckham, a former Real Madrid and England player, is also rumored to be interested in signing Busquets for his MLS team Inter Miami, though no official contact has been made.
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Al-Nassr appears to be putting together their own dream team on their end.
The Saudi club has expressed interest in players like Eden Hazard, as well as Ronaldo’s former teammates Sergio Ramos and, most recently, Keylor Navas, when he became their star acquisition in late December.
The seasoned midfielder may make another cup appearance, the Copa del Rey match against Ceuta on Thursday, after playing a key role in Barca’s impressive Supercopa performance against rival Real Madrid on Sunday.