Agent: Barca and Real both keen on Mustafi

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both shown interest in Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, according to the Germany international’s agent.

Centre-back Mustafi joined Valencia on a five-year deal from Sampdoria in August last year.

Mustafi made 36 appearances in all competitions in his first season at the Mestalla as Valencia finished fourth in La Liga, earning a place in the UEFA Champions League.

Despite the apparent interest from the two biggest clubs in Spain, his representative Ali Bulut intimated that a move is not in the pipeline.

“There has been an inquiry from Real Madrid,” Bulut told Bild. “But there have not been any further talks.

“Barca talked about a transfer in the winter, but Mustafi has a good contract at Valencia.

“It is a great club and he will play in the Champions League. If he is to move, everything must be perfect.”