Barcelona transfer news: Arthur keen to stay in Spain despite Juventus move rumours

Spanish media reports had linked the Serie A champions with a transfer bid for the 23-year-old

Julien Pretot
Wednesday 29 April 2020 15:28 BST
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Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo insists he is keen to stay at the Catalan club despite being linked to a move to Juventus, the Brazil international said on Wednesday.

"The interest of great clubs is flattering, but I have only one thing in mind: playing here for many years," was quoted as saying in statement by Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Spanish media reports had linked the Serie A champions with a transfer bid for the 23-year-old.

Arthur, who has 20 caps for Brazil, joined Barca in 2018 from Gremio and helped the Spanish side win their 26th league title.

Both La Liga and the Serie A have been suspended amid the COVID-19 crisis. Reuters

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