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Barcelona to bag €41 million for two players who weren't priority for Ronald Koeman

Barcelona are reportedly gettingclose to raising funds forthe departure of two players that were not a priority for Ronald Koeman this season. They would bag a combined €41 million, which would help Joan Laporta's boardto relieve the club'sfinancial situation.

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By martín o’donnell

Barcelona are reportedly close to selling two players that were not first-choices for Ronald Koeman. (Getty)
Barcelona are reportedly close to selling two players that were not first-choices for Ronald Koeman. (Getty)

The transfer deadline is getting close and Barcelona don’t want to miss out on any opportunities to raise funds. Club president Joan Laporta didn’t face an easy summer but, finally, he mighthave good news. According to El Pais, Barca are close to securing a combined €41 million for the departureof two players.

The Catalans would not only be delighted due to the much-needed cash they’d bag, but also because we’re talking about two names that weren’t among Ronald Koeman‘s first choices.

For different reasons, Barcelona have found in these two an opportunity of making money and, also,reducing their wage bill. In the strangest of circumstances, Ilaix Moriba and Emerson Royalare on the verge of being transferred.

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Ilaix Moriba

Ilaix Moriba had an argument with Barcelona over his contract renewal and would join Leipzig. (Getty)

Ilaix Moriba had an argument with Barcelona over his contract renewal and would join Leipzig. (Getty)

The academy product is leaving the club on bad terms as his camp had high demands for a contract renewal and Barca denied to fulfill them. Ilaix Moriba, 18, is reportedly being transferred to Bundesliga side Leipzig for a €16 million fee which could rise to €23 m withadd-ons,per El Pais.

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The Guinean youngster made his first-team debut under Koeman last season, but the Dutchman didn’t hesitate to takethe board’s side in thecontract renewal conflict. Barca would have never wanted one of theirs leaving like this, but at least they take home a significant amount of cash.

Emerson Royal

Emerson would be acquired by Tottenham. (Getty)

Emerson would be acquired by Tottenham. (Getty)

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Shockingly, Emerson Royalis about to leave Barcelona despite arriving from Betis this season. Even though the Brazilian right-back was looking forward to making an impact at Camp Nou, Tottenham would take him to the Premier League for€25 millionplus €5 m in add-ons.

Two seasons ago, the Cules acquired Emersonfrom Atletico Mineiro but he went to Real Betis, who split the transfer fee with Barca. This summer, Barcelona signed Emerson from the Sevilla side, but history would be repeating itself as the Catalans are once again placing him somewhere else.

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