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Lionel Messi wants David Alaba at FC Barcelona
Lionel Messi has called-on the club to solidify their backline and has suggested the club to sign Bayern Munich's David Alaba. Diario Gol reports that Messi is a huge fan of the Austrian and his versatility. Alaba can play as a left back, a centre back and as a defensive midfielder too.
Messi has requested the club to sign such a talented player, which will also serve as a blow to Real Madrid who have long been linked with the defender. Alaba is valued at around €50 million.
Yannick Carrasco reveals why he left Atletico Madrid
Carrasco has revealed that he left Atletico Madrid for Dalian Yifang in the Chinese Super League in order to get regular playing time and secure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old had started just eight times until January when he ultimately decided to secure a move to China.
Carrasco told Goal.com, "China is not exactly a league we know, but it's true that at Atletico I did not have too many minutes to play. For me, it was important to have momentum ahead of the World Cup that comes this summer."