HomeSPORTSFootballEnrique says Barcola left PSG for Liverpool to get more playing time

Enrique says Barcola left PSG for Liverpool to get more playing time

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Barcola made 49 appearances in all competitions last season for the Ligue 1 champions, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists.

By Kehinde Okeowo

​Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has disclosed that French winger, Bradley Barcola, moved from the Ligue 1 outfit to Premier League giants Liverpool this summer to get more first-team action.

​The Spanish tactician made this known on Thursday during his pre-match press conference ahead of a Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco.

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​Liverpool signed Barcola before the summer transfer window closed for £106m, with add-ons potentially taking the fee to £123m.

​The striker made 49 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions in all competitions last season, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists.

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​However, whilst justifying his decision to let him leave the Parc des Princes, Enrique said he could not guarantee the 23-year-old enough playing time.

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​Speaking before the league encounter, he said: “Barcola grew enormously in Paris, but he also helped the team grow enormously.

​“He wanted more playing time than I could guarantee him.

​“In the end, I think everyone is a winner with that transfer. I truly wish him all the best.”

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