Barcelona are preparing a nice coup in Monaco!
His contract with AS Monaco until June 2022, Djibril Sidibé still has not extended. the Barça keep an eye on the lateral right to strengthen its workforce.
AS Monaco: After 5 years, a desire for elsewhere for Sidibé?
Arrived in Monaco in 2016 for five seasons, Djibril Sibidé quickly won in the eleven Monegasque at the right-back position. After a one-year loan to Everton during the 2019/2020 season, Sidibé is going through complicated times on his return to Monaco in August 2020, with some after-effects of Covid-19 and a notable lack of physical preparation. But little by little, he regains his former form and regains his official position of lateral right.
His contract with AS Monaco runs until June 2022. However, Djibril Sidibé has still not accepted an extension offer from the Rocher club. The most recent does not meet his salary requirements. Not opposed to the idea of staying at ASM, the French right-back could well pack his bags if he does not find common ground with the Monegasque leaders. A final meeting is supposed to take place in January.
Barça Mercato: Towards a departure from Sidibé this winter?
If no agreement is reached, AS Monaco could make the decision to separate from the 2018 world champion this winter to avoid seeing him leave the free club during the summer transfer window. Knowing that his rating on Transfer market is currently around 8 M €. His departure could also accelerate with the imminent arrival of Vanderson, Brazilian right-back playing at Grêmio, which must be formalized as soon as the transfer market opens, ie January 1, 2022. Then the presence of Ruben Aguilar at his fetish post does little to help Djibril Sidibé’s situation, who risks seeing his playing time reduced.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the international tricolor would be the shelves of three clubs. The most serious trail is at Barça. The 29-year-old would not leave the Catalan club unmoved, as they seek to strengthen themselves cheaply and anticipate the likely departure of Sergino Dest. Djibril Sidibé would also be tracked in England. It remains to be seen whether he will agree to join Barcelona, because in recent weeks, the right side has hinted at his wish to stay in Monaco …