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Due to the economic situation, the incorporation of Kylian Mbappé to FC Barcelona is not feasible. Although his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in June 2024 and he has refused to renew, from a financial point of view, this possibility is unattainable, so this option has been completely discarded by Joan Laporta, according to Spanish media. Although his arrival could be free in terms of transfer, the cost would be considerably high once the bonuses and commissions he would require are considered. In this context, Barcelona's attention has focused on a young French promise who is compared to 'Kiki': Eli Junior Kroupi.
Deco finds the option of Eli Junior very interesting, who also competes in Ligue 1 with Lorient. The good performances of the offensive midfielder have not gone unnoticed, which has sparked strong interest from Camp Nou in signing him. Despite his age, at just 17 years old, he has been positioning himself in his current team, even being considered one of the main figures of the first team.