The Dutch playmaker is content with life at the Camp Nou and will not leave the Catalan outfit despite the fact that limited first team appearances await him in the 2012/13 season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032. The Dutch star made the cut despite playing a handful of matches during the course of the season.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven captain was given a cruel hand as he fractured his ligaments in right leg and had to spend six months on the sidelines.
Afellay has enjoyed the confidence of former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 manager, Pep Guardiola, who gave him plenty of playing time in his first six months. However, with the Catalan coach taking a sabbatical year to give, Tito Vilanova, his shot at management, the attacking
midfielder has an uncertain future at his hands.
Vilanova is well aware with the talents that Afellay boasts but with competition from La Masia academy graduates and an already bloated squad in his position, the Dutch international’s stay at the Camp Nou is likely coming to an end.
Interest from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 and Fiorentina keeping tabs on his developing situation in Barcelona dressing room.
On the other hand, 2010/11 Ligue 1 champions’, Lille, have vocally stated their desire to add the player to their ranks but have seen their advances thwarted by Afellay.
Representative of the Dutch star came out in the open to discuss the future of his client, claiming that Afellay will not vacate Barcelona’s dressing room at the moment.
Jansen rejected transfer rumours circulating around the Dutch star’s name, stating that he is more than happy to bide his time in Catalonia.
“People should not take all these rumours about an imminent transfer too serious," Jansen told Voetbal International.
"Leaving Barcelona is not an option at this point. Ibrahim is feeling very well at Barca and is getting playing time.”
"It's true that there's plenty of interest, but that's always been the case. There's absolutely no reason for him to leave the club.”
"Can we completely rule out a summer exit? You never know in football, but it's highly unlikely that he will leave Barcelona."
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