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17.07.2007 14:32

Ezquerro, Motta y Maxi, still pending

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Sporting director, Txiki Begiristain said that Santi Ezquerro, Thiago Motta and Maxi López are three players who are in negotiations with other clubs and could be soon leaving FC Barcelona.

Reflecting on Santi Ezquerro's situation, Txiki recognised that Athletic Club Bilbao had made their interest in taking him back to San mamés known. The 30-year-old has 12 months left on his current contract at Camp Nou. "The player has some value and we will be working with them."

Motta and Maxi

Thiago Motta is another player that could be on his way out of the club this summer. "He is the player that will receive plenty of offers," Txiki stated. "The question is whether we accept one and move forward with it." The Italian-Brazilian midfielder has been advised to work in the same manner as Giuly did. "If he does that, then he could move to an big club," the Barça director continued before adding that he was impressed with Giuly's willingness to listen to offers.

Finally, Txiki focussed on Maxi López and said: "Clubs have called to ask about his situation, but there have been no specific offers."