Lucho also said his players are eager to play the Gamper and get ready for the European and Spanish Super Cups coming up next week.
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Francesco Totti says he can not wait to face old Roma head coach Luis Enrique when the Serie A side take on Barcelona on Wednesday.
The Red Devils officially opened negotiations with Barcelona yesterday and are reportedly close to agreeing a fee for the Spain global.
When asked about Pedro and his impending departure from Barcelona, Enrique was quoted as saying by AS: “Pedro is a top player and I hope that he stays but it will be his decision.”
The Spaniard would cost United around £22m, which is seen as good business for an experienced player with two Champions Leagues to his name. “Nothing has changed. Any changes will be dictated by him“. The only way anyone will leave is if they want to leave. I prefer to think that things will carry on as usual.
Barcelona have played down Pedro’s exit talk all summer and they have still not received an official bid for the player, but once Angel Di Maria’s move to PSG is finalised, United are expected to make their move.
“We’re prepared to deal with problems that may arise over the season“.
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However, Mascherano remains a key figure at the Camp Nou and has just been elected Barca’s fourth captain by his teammates. Although at first I wasn’t happy with the position I played, he was right: “I enjoyed myself, as did the team and the fans”. “There are other players who, without being captains, have a voice inside the dressing room”.
