Celta Vigo sporting director Miguel Torrecilla has admitted coveted star Nolito could leave the club during the January transfer window if any suitors meet his release clause.
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On September 23, Celta stunned Barcelona 4-1, with Nolito getting Celta on the board first in the 25th minute on a high shot that slipped into the net just out of reach of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The forward has scored five times in seven La Liga games to kick off the season and has been rewarded with a call-up to the Spain squad for their Euro 2016 qualification matches against Luxembourg and Ukraine.
The Coach is said to feel that if Barca decide to go for a more short-term signing – that is, a player capable of stepping into the side immediately – then Nolito is ideal.
“I don’t want to talk too much about him because it can create problems when a player is under contract to another team”.
“But what I know is that I’m glad to be at Vigo, I am happy”. I woke up to breakfast and saw myself on the cover [of the newspapers in Barcelona].
“As I said, I try to keep it out, it’s not good to be distracted with these things”.
“Whatever has to happen will happen”.
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Despite the speculation regarding his future, however, Nolito claims he is relaxed and remains focussed on helping his current employers.
