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Last updated: 26/01/19 16h37
Ernesto Valverde thinks that Atletico Madrid is Barcelona's closest opponent in the La Liga race
Barcelona's head coach, Ernesto Valverde, admitted that he considered Atletico Madrid as a more serious threat to his team that wins La Liga than Real Madrid this season.
Atletico, who plays against Getafe on Saturday, is five points behind Barcelona, while Real's stuttering campaign means that they are 10 points behind the defending champions.
Real has shown signs of returning to form in recent weeks after winning four of his last five games – including an impressive win over Sevilla – but Valverde thinks it's Atletico that remains the biggest rival of his team.
Atletico Madrid has lost only once in the league this season, but is five points behind the Barcelona leader.
Valverde said: "We are more interested in knowing who is immediately behind us.
"I really like Atletico and Real Madrid, because one is a great team and the other never gives up." But you have to take a closer look at the one who has five points behind. "
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Barcelona signed four contracts in the January transfer window, its latest move being a 65 million euro contract (75 million euros) – an additional 9.5 million euros (11 million euros). euros) – for midfielder Ajax Frenkie 21, 21 years old.
De Jong said he spoke to Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel of Paris Saint-Germain before making his decision, but not to Valverde.
"You can not talk to a player who has a contract somewhere else and that's not my way of doing things," added Valverde. "I have nothing more to say about it."
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Kevin Prince-Boateng has also arrived from Sbaduolo and Jeison Murillo of Valencia, while Jean-Clair Todibo has agreed to join Toulouse since the summer.
When asked if he had the last word on signing, Valverde replied, "I'm talking to the technical committee and we have normal conversations.
"I never say in absolute terms that anyone should come, no if we are talking in general and discussing options."
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