Last summer, Liverpool were linked with a move for Barcelona star Adriano, and with the Reds reportedly in the market for a new left-back, it appears that the Brazilian will be available this summer for a knockdown fee.
In February 2015, the The Mirror reported:
"Liverpool keeping tabs on Barcelona defender Adriano as Brazilian ponders life after the Nou Camp".
On Saturday, Sky Sports claimed:
"Barcelona are willing to cash in on Adriano [and] will seek a fee of €6m for his services if he is open to leaving the club".
Adriano's agent has already confirmed that the Brazilian is open to a move away:
"He [adriano] thinks it’s time for a change. It’s time to face new challenges and take advantage of [other offers]".
Some info about the Brazilian:
* Current contract expires in 2017, and contains a £70m buyout clause.
* 41 goals/assists in 188 games for Barcelona. 18 appearances for the Brazil national team.
* Missed only 10 games through injury since 2012. Averaged 35 games a season for the last four years.
* Mar 2014: Discussed his positional flexibility with ESPN: “I’ve played as a winger [and] as a central defender. I’m always available, be it as a right-back, left-back, central defender, or as a winger.”
* Pepe Guardiola's assessment: “He [Adriano] is an outstanding player known for his versatility and [who] can play in four different positions"
As I always say, you can never have too many skillful Brazilians in the team. If Adriano is available this summer, should Jurgen Klopp reignite Liverpool's interest?
Author: Jaimie K
In February 2015, the The Mirror reported:
"Liverpool keeping tabs on Barcelona defender Adriano as Brazilian ponders life after the Nou Camp".
On Saturday, Sky Sports claimed:
"Barcelona are willing to cash in on Adriano [and] will seek a fee of €6m for his services if he is open to leaving the club".
Adriano's agent has already confirmed that the Brazilian is open to a move away:
"He [adriano] thinks it’s time for a change. It’s time to face new challenges and take advantage of [other offers]".
Some info about the Brazilian:
* Current contract expires in 2017, and contains a £70m buyout clause.
* 41 goals/assists in 188 games for Barcelona. 18 appearances for the Brazil national team.
* Missed only 10 games through injury since 2012. Averaged 35 games a season for the last four years.
* Mar 2014: Discussed his positional flexibility with ESPN: “I’ve played as a winger [and] as a central defender. I’m always available, be it as a right-back, left-back, central defender, or as a winger.”
* Pepe Guardiola's assessment: “He [Adriano] is an outstanding player known for his versatility and [who] can play in four different positions"
As I always say, you can never have too many skillful Brazilians in the team. If Adriano is available this summer, should Jurgen Klopp reignite Liverpool's interest?
Author: Jaimie K
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