Asked about the rumours linking Palmeiras central defender and Brazilian international Henrique Adriano Buss (21), who is close to joining Barcelona with a loan deal (read more here), Henrique's agent Marcos Malaquias said to Brazilian sports paper Lance that he hasn't heard about that possibility so far:
"I haven't yet been informed on a possible loan. But I will meet on Wednesday with Barcelona officials to resolve all outstanding issues. In any case we will do whatever is best for the player."
In an interview with Brazilian sports site Globo Esporte, Malaquias said that on Monday he was contacted by the Ajax Amsterdam board who considered a last minute attempt to sign the player: "I thanked Ajax for the renewed interest, but explained to them that we have already signed a contract with Barcelona. There are just some minor burocratic details left for Henrique to be presented in Spain."
Catalan sports paper Sport says that Henrique could arrive in Barcelona next Monday. The paper claims that Guardiola will first watch the player during the first weeks of the pre-season and then decide if he has his place with the squad or if he will be loaned out. Dutch clubAjax would in that case be the first option (read more here).
Sevilla sports paper Estadio Deportivo meanwhile claims that Betis Sevilla could be another option. Barcelona would be looking for a partner in the Primera División where young players like Henrique could gain some experience with European football and with the Spanish league and Betis could be that club.
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And what if the the board lost confidence on Sunday?will he still sign on Monday?
Beside, as I mentioned before,if this guy is half good as rumored (i never seen him on action), and as Versatile as claimed(playing in all defense positions), and being a Brazilian international already, all that give a hint that he has to be better than Oleguer already, meaning, sell oleguer and keep this guy to rotate with Alvis and gain experience thru being in the club, that could have some advantages over loaning him out even if then he get more opportunities to play.
Best thing Barcelona can do for the lad is to loan him out, preferably to either a newly promoted team in La Liga or Ajax so that he gain some valuable experience by getting some actual playing time. It makes no sense to add him to Barcelona's first team if he is going to see little if any action this year. Experience comes with playing time and that's what he needs most at this time. On loan he can learn the pace and rhythm of the Spanish game, without having the pressure or the spotlight on him.
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