Bundesliga striker reveals Champions League ‘dream’ amid Barcelona interest – ‘I get goosebumps’

The identify of Fisnik Asllani is firmly underlined within the workplaces of Europe’s high golf equipment. It’s no secret that FC Barcelona are carefully following the promising Hoffenheim striker, who’s having fun with a positive season with spectacular numbers.

The 23-year-old ahead has ten targets and 9 assists from 30 appearances throughout all competitions this season for the German outfit.

Barcelona, of their seek for a brand new striker heading into the summer season, are holding a detailed eye on Asllani, who has beforehand admitted his admiration for the Catalans.

On the similar time, the Kosovan worldwide can be being courted by a number of Premier League golf equipment, though Barça might need one other benefit within the race.

Asllani’s Champions League dream

Conscious of all of the noise surrounding his future, the Kosovan ahead broke his silence in an unique interview with Sky Sport Germany (h/t SPORT).

Requested straight about his future and his want to play within the UEFA Champions League, Asllani didn’t hesitate. The Kosovo worldwide spoke brazenly and confirmed his ambition.

“After all, the Champions League is each footballer’s dream. I feel it’s a beautiful feeling to play in it. I get goosebumps simply watching it on TV and listening to the anthem,” he stated.

He went additional and admitted it’s virtually a lifelong objective, saying: “I all the time watch the Champions League with my dad, so taking part in in it sooner or later is an enormous objective for me. It’s one thing I’ve been dreaming of since I used to be somewhat boy.”

These statements, from a Barça perspective, could be seen as a transparent nod in the direction of a membership that frequently affords that elite European stage, which they do.

Asllani’s feedback come simply weeks after rumours a couple of transfer to Barcelona intensified. It’s price recalling that his agent, Ayman Dahmani, had already confirmed contacts with the Blaugrana over a transfer.

Barça’s sporting division sees him as an excellent profile – cell, technically robust, and able to linking play – to step by step take over the attacking duty from Robert Lewandowski.

Nevertheless, competitors can be fierce: Premier League giants like Chelsea and Tottenham, in addition to German champions Bayern Munich, are additionally pushing for a participant whose launch clause is believed to be between €25 and €29 million.