Douglas can leave Barcelona on loan to gain more experience in European football, but the Brazilian doesn’t want to go out of Spain at the moment.
According to Globo Esporte, Douglas, who has played very little after arriving from São Paulo, is willing to leave Barcelona for match practice and experience, but to soon return to the club and have more opportunities. Douglas knows that he needs to play and, therefore, is not satisfied with the situation at Barça. Going out on loan would be a chance to get more minutes on the pitch, but he doesn’t want to leave Spain. He believes that, by continuing in the league, he will have more chances to return to the club and will be monitored more closely by the Catalans.
As reported by SPORT, Robert Fernández, sporting director of Barcelona, traveled to Gijón to negotiate a possible six-month loan of the player with Sporting. The contract length, however, can also be an obstacle. Six-month loan would be very little, considering that the season ends in late May. Douglas considers a one-year loan as ideal, because he will have an entire season to show he’s able to return to Barcelona to play on a more regular basis. Clubs in Portugal, France, England, Italy and even Brazil have asked information about the player, in addition to Sevilla. Douglas has the support of coach Luis Enrique, who made it clear that he needs more minutes on the pitch. With only two games for Barcelona this season and seven in total since 2014, Douglas believes that injuries have hindered his performances at Barça.
Douglas can leave Barcelona on loan to gain more experience in European football, but the Brazilian doesn’t want to go out of Spain at the moment.
According to Globo Esporte, Douglas, who has played very little after arriving from São Paulo, is willing to leave Barcelona for match practice and experience, but to soon return to the club and have more opportunities. Douglas knows that he needs to play and, therefore, is not satisfied with the situation at Barça. Going out on loan would be a chance to get more minutes on the pitch, but he doesn’t want to leave Spain. He believes that, by continuing in the league, he will have more chances to return to the club and will be monitored more closely by the Catalans.
As reported by SPORT, Robert Fernández, sporting director of Barcelona, traveled to Gijón to negotiate a possible six-month loan of the player with Sporting. The contract length, however, can also be an obstacle. Six-month loan would be very little, considering that the season ends in late May. Douglas considers a one-year loan as ideal, because he will have an entire season to show he’s able to return to Barcelona to play on a more regular basis. Clubs in Portugal, France, England, Italy and even Brazil have asked information about the player, in addition to Sevilla. Douglas has the support of coach Luis Enrique, who made it clear that he needs more minutes on the pitch. With only two games for Barcelona this season and seven in total since 2014, Douglas believes that injuries have hindered his performances at Barça.
