Barcelona defender set for January exit

 

Aleix Vidal will be allowed to leave Barcelona in January after a meeting between his agent and the club, reports Catalunya Radio, via Football Espana.

 

The former Sevilla right-back has failed to establish himself in the Barcelona first-team since joining in 2015.

 

Vidal, 27, was reportedly upset after Barcelona’s win over Leganes before the international break after manager Luis Enrique opted to use a back-three in Sergi Roberto’s absence rather than field the 27-year-old.

 

Roberto will reportedly be unavailable this weekend, and while Vidal is likely to get one last chance to stake a claim, Barcelona are now listening to offers for the defender.

 

Barcelona defender set for January exit

 

Vidal has only started in seven league matches for Barcelona in his two years at the club.

 

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