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Jorge Sampaoli has been presented this Friday as the new coach of Sevilla replacing Julen Lopetegui. As expected, the Argentine coach has wasted no time in starting to request reinforcements for the winter transfer market. The 'Little Man' wants to straighten the season of the Andalusian team and needs a great striker since En-Nesyri, Rafa Mir and Dolberg are not working. In that line, according to the renowned program El Chiringuito, the former coach of the 'Albiceleste' wants nothing less than Gabriel Barbosa.
The new coach of Sevilla, who is entering his second term in charge of the Nervión club, believes that the Flamengo forward is what his team needs to resurge in LaLiga and the Champions League. His experience in the major leagues, after his time at Inter Milan, is his introduction letter.
For years, the Brazilian forward has shone with Flamengo in the local championship and Copa Libertadores, and would not see a change of scenery with bad eyes. If he signs for Sevilla, it would be to be the undisputed starter. The board of directors of the white and red team is already considering his signing.
In fact, Sevilla already knows Gabriel Barbosa's price for the next transfer market: 18 million euros. A slightly high price for the current situation of the Andalusian team, which will have to get rid of some pieces in order to make the Brazilian's incorporation.
It should be noted that Gabriel Barbosa has scored 28 goals and provided five assists in his last 58 matches played. It is also expected that he will earn a place in Tite's call-up for the World Cup.
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Jorge Sampaoli's debut
The Argentine coach, who will open his second term as coach of Sevilla against Athletic Club on Saturday, intends to "build a football identity that allows us to improve emotions" of a depressed team and said he is "putting a lot of passion into that attempt".
Sampaoli wants his "team to enjoy the game" and be "competitive in football" against "a rival that is emotionally very strong", unlike a Sevilla that has "lost confidence", although he said he relies on "good players to change this story".
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