Manuel Pellegrini comments on Sporting's interest in Sergi Altimira | OneFootball

Manuel Pellegrini was asked about Sporting’s interest in Sergi Altimira during the press conference previewing the clash between Betis and Braga, corresponding to the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. The Chilean coach played down the issue, assuring that he is not focused on the transfer market.

The manager made it clear that, at this stage of the season, he does not give relevance to news related to possible transfers, preferring to concentrate exclusively on the team’s sporting performance. In that sense, he was direct when addressing the matter.

“Well, they are all speculations and rumours that come out in the press, which I don’t believe should be analysed at this moment. I believe all players show their ability on the pitch. All teams look for different players. There are sale prices, purchase prices, but I believe that, at this moment,

what will happen in the future is not something on our minds, neither regarding Altimira nor any other player in the squad.”

The coach also stressed that the group’s full focus is on the immediate commitments: “Right now we are focused only on tomorrow’s match, on reaching the Europa League semi-finals and then, on Sunday, trying to win again in the league.”

This season, Sergi Altimira - valued at 20 million euros - has already played 38 matches for Real Betis: 22 in La Liga, 11 in the Europa League and five in the Copa del Rey.

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