Emerson: “I have a three-year contract with Barcelona”

The right side Emerson, who played the last season in the Betis and is concentrated with the Brazilian team for matches with Ecuador and Paraguay, from the qualifying phase of the Qatar World Cup 2022, He took it for granted that he will play for Barcelona next season.

“For sure. Everyone knows that I have a contract with Barcelona as of July 1. I have a three-year contract with Barcelona. And, as the press has said, Barcelona has already contacted Betis and announced that they want to count on me for the next season, “he said this Friday at a press conference he gave from the concentration of the Brazilian team.

The federative rights of the Brazilian full-back belong together to the Betis and to Barcelona, who acquired them from Athletic Mineiro, but the agreement stipulates that the player would act the first two seasons in the Betis and the other three in the Catalan club.

Barcelona, ​​which has been looking for a guaranteed right-back for a long time, has shown itself willing to pay what it deserves, about 9 million euros, to have Emerson starting next season.

“I am happy (with the advance of the transfer) because It is the club that I dreamed of playing with since the beginning of my career. Having that recognition is essential for me. All players want to be hired by him Barcelona. I want to arrive as soon as possible and try to show my work and confirm myself in my position, “he said.

Emerson affirmed that he has a contract with Barcelona and that he wants to fulfill it.

“Barcelona expressed interest in having me next season. It is excellent for a footballer to have the recognition of a club like Barcelona. That is the result of my work and, God willing, I will be with Barcelona next season, “he concluded.

The Brazilian team has been concentrated since Thursday at the Comary Farm, in Teresópolis, to prepare for the matches with Ecuador, on June 4 in Porto Alegre, and with Paraguay, four days later in Asunción.

Brazil is the leader in the South American World Cup qualifiers with victories in the four games they have played.