by Greavesie » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:54 pm
and so it begins...
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has described Luis Suarez as "humble" and "an excellent player" after the Liverpool forward apologised for biting Giorgio Chiellini.
The 27-year-old has been linked with the Spanish club despite receiving a four-month ban for the incident in Uruguay's World Cup win over Italy.
Zubizarreta welcomed his contrition.
"Suarez has shown he is humble enough to admit an error, which is very important," he said.
"Everyone knows Luis is an excellent player, everyone knows last season he played in various positions in attack, but everyone also knows he is a Liverpool player."
Suarez released a statement apologising to Chiellini on Monday.
However, the absence of any reference to Liverpool fuelled speculation the apology was related to Barcelona's reported desire to sign the striker, who scored 31 goals last season.
Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic, who completed his move to Barcelona from Sevilla on Tuesday, also praised Suarez.
He said: "Regardless of whether the club signs him or not, his quality is unquestionable. He has the necessary quality to play for Barca."
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Hopefully Barca just pay his worth and get on with it. We don't need a long and protracted summer. Pay up and he can go
All round the fields of Anfield Road
Where once we watched the King Kenny play (and could he play!)
Stevie Heighway on the wing
We had dreams and songs to sing
'Bout the glory, round the Fields of Anfield Road
JFT 96 - Gone but never forgotten
YNWA 15/4/1989
God Bless You All