Ibrahim Afellay

[FCBarca]

I'd be good if we keep him as a CM. Hard working player too and very reliable.

I just find there's no reason not to keep him in the squad, if he's going to be used...Very versatile, direct & terrific pace...Happy for the player and judging from Lucho's comments he might still have a place in the squad ala Pep & Eto'O back in '08

 

[Professor Chaos]

Afellay > S. Roberto

Unfortunately. Sad, but true.

 

[linetty]

Afellay > S. Roberto

Unfortunately. Sad, but true.

Well Sergi is 22 and Afellay is 28 which makes it kinda an unfair comparision...

 

[Professor Chaos]

And Afellay is back after serious injury after months of absence...

 

[Behrox]

And Afellay is back after serious injury after months of absence...

you're saying like Sergi played the whole of last season

 

[kaisers0ze]

 

[KingMessi]

Id keep him if he wants to stay. He could be a solid rotation option in midfield and in attack.

 

[linetty]

Afellay, among the players who should leave, wants to try to convince Luis Enrique during preseason that he can stay this year. [marca]

 

[KingMessi]

Afellay, among the players who should leave, wants to try to convince Luis Enrique during preseason that he can stay this year. [marca]

I have no issue with this. He's very good depth in midfield and on the wings.

 

[FC B]

Imo he is dead wood for Barca and should leave. I think it is improbable he'll reinvent himself at 28 years old if he stays I hope Lucho does wonders with him if he remains.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

If he produces just another one golden moment, like he did in the CL semis vs Real, it would be worth keeping him.

 

[linetty]

Luis Enrique is satisfied with Afellay's work so far. Although the player was set to leave, he'll get the chance to compete for a spot. [md]

 

[Jadentheman]

The second coming of JDS. Just won't leave

 

[KingMessi]

The second coming of JDS. Just won't leave

His contract expires next summer though. So if he stays, it's only for one more season.

 

[zanela]

Afellay can still be useful. Song on the other hand...