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Barcelona president Laporta in new attack: Players who join PSG sign up for SLAVERY

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has launched a stunning attack on PSG.

Laporta was reacting to Kylian Mbappe's decision to reject Real Madrid and sign a new deal with PSG this weekend.

He told L'Esportiu, “Players end up being kidnapped for the money and those who sign for PSG have almost signed their slavery.

"These are the effects that a club has behind a state. This goes against the principles of the European Union. It's a reflection to have on the sustainability of football in Europe."

Despite everything, Mbappe's decision is good for Laporta and Barca.

“There is a direct rival who is not reinforced and we prefer that he cannot hinder us in terms of competition," said the Blaugrana president.

“Neymar is an exceptional player. I personally like him. He nevertheless signed with PSG for a long time.

"If (Lionel) Messi and Neymar want to come back, it will be for free. We are unable to reach an agreement to transfer these players. But even if we had the ability, we wouldn't do that. It would be illogical. In any case, the coach decides."

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