Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany is reconsidering his decision to leave at the end of the season, leaving his Aston Villa move in jeopardy.
Barcelona confirmed earlier this month that Alemany would leave the club on June 30, a year before his contract was due to expire to pursue a new “professional project”.
Following the announcement, he was expected to join high-flying Premier League side Aston Villa to work alongside Unai Emery.
Alemany set for Barcelona stay
Now, according to The Athletic, a meeting took place with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday in which Alemany reconsidered his position.
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It is believed Alemany has unfinished business at Camp Nou and is willing to fulfil the remaining year of his Barcelona contract before potentially moving on.
Alemany has been director of football at Barcelona since 2021 and has helped oversee transfers during a challenging financial period.
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