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Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto: “I hope Dembélé doesn’t leave”
Sergi Roberto has spoken about his Barcelona team-mate Ousmane Dembélé, who has been linked with a move to PSG.
Sergi Roberto, captain of Barcelona, has spoken ahead of El Clásico in Arlington, Texas on Saturday.
Facing Real Madrid
“A Clásico is always special. It’s true that we’ve only played one game, but against Real Madrid you always have to go out to win and I imagine it will be a hard-fought game.”
Dembélé linked with move to PSG
Do you see Dembélé leaving Barça?
“I hope not. He is a key player for us, the most decisive. He is a special player and I hope he stays with us because he is key. I hope these rumors go no further.”
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Do you think Barça have a better squad than Madrid?
“For me, Barça have the best squad in the world.”
You are Barça’s captain after players like Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Busquets... Can you imagine lifting the Champions League at Wembley?
“I have an image in mind, which would be very special, and I hope it happens. I have thought about it and being captain is something very special and I hope I can live up to it.”