Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali says Kevin-Prince Boateng would welcomed back from Barcelona.

The striker moved to Barca in January from Sassuolo, but is unlikely to be signed permanently by the Catalans.

And the prospect pleases Carnevali, who says: "We will be very happy to welcome Boateng again if Barça decides not to keep him.

"We have a strong bond with Barça since we acquired Marlon."

Boateng has struggled to make an impression at Barca since his midseason switch.