Manolas dismisses Malcolm’s Barca recruit after Roma snub

The defender was in no mood to discuss the highly rated winger after he snubbed the Serie A club in favor of the La Liga champions, reports Goal.com

Kostas Manolas said he has never heard of Malcom, while the Roma defender claimed even the Brazilian was unsure of his own name before joining Barcelona.

Manolas was in no mood to discuss Malcom after the highly rated winger snubbed Roma in favor of La Liga champions Barca at the last minute.

Malcom was set to complete a move to Roma from Bordeaux before Barca hijacked the €40 million (£36.5m/$48m) deal last week.

“I don't know who he is, I don't know him," Manolas told reporters in Dallas when asked about Malcom.

“Before he signed for Barcelona, even he didn't know his name.

“There is no reason to say hello. He didn't want to go to Roma, it is better that he goes to Barcelona.”

Manolas has established himself as a key member of the club's starting XI after arriving from Greek giants Olympics in 2014.

And the 27-year-old Greece international has no plans to leave the Italian capital having been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, Barca and Paris Saint-Germaine.

Asked about removing the release clause in his Roma contract, Manolas said: "We never talk about that.

“It's not easy for me to even think about leaving, I am in a team that gives me everything and in a beautiful city, and I am also with other players who don't want to leave.”

 

Manolas dismisses Malcolms Barca recruit after Roma snub

The defender was in no mood to discuss the highly rated winger after he snubbed the Serie A club in favor of the La Liga champions, reports Goal.com Kostas Manolas said he has never heard of Malcom, while the Roma defender claimed even the Brazilian was unsure of his own name before joining Barcelona. Manolas was in no mood to discuss Malcom after the highly rated winger snubbed Roma in favor of La Liga champions Barca at the last minute. Malcom was set to complete a move to Roma from Bordeaux before Barca hijacked the 40 million (36.5m/$48m) deal last week. I dont know who he is, I dont know him, Manolas told reporters in Dallas when asked about Malcom. Before he signed for Barcelona, even he didnt know his name. There is no reason to say hello. He didnt want to go to Roma, it is better that he goes to Barcelona. Manolas has established himself as a key member of the clubs starting XI after arriving from Greek giants Olympics in 2014. And the 27-year-old Greece international has no plans to leave the Italian capital having been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, Barca and Paris Saint-Germaine. Asked about removing the release clause in his Roma contract, Manolas said: We never talk about that. Its not easy for me to even think about leaving, I am in a team that gives me everything and in a beautiful city, and I am also with other players who dont want to leave.