Mazraoui ´not even close´ to reaching Barcelona agreement

Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui has rejected reports that he is on the verge of joining Barcelona, stating that he is “not even close” to agreeing a move.

Morocco international Mazraoui has impressed for Ajax in Eredivisie and the Champions League and has been touted as a target for a number of European heavyweights.

Spanish outlet Sport reported on Tuesday, the day of Ajax’s Champions League exit at the hands of Benfica, that Barcelona had won the race for the right-back’s signature.

But Mazraoui, who will become a free agent at the end of the campaign, has denied those claims. 

“I haven’t signed anything with Barcelona yet,” he told RTL7. “There’s nothing concrete. I’m not even close to doing it, otherwise I’d be honest and say so.”

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Mazraoui has spent five years as part of Ajax’s first team and has scored five league goals this season in 21 appearances.

Barca are also reported to be interested in signing Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta and his team-mate Andreas Christensen. All three are set to become free agents at the end of the season.