Ibrahim Affellay Linked with Move Away from Barcelona
Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Affellay could be on his way out of FC Barcelona. The player, of Moroccan descent, has struggled to secure regular playing time since joining the Catalan giants in 2011, and is reportedly considering a fresh start elsewhere.
According to Catalan newspaper Sport, Turkish club Besiktas has expressed interest in signing Affellay. The former PSV Eindhoven player made just two La Liga appearances last season and has fallen out of favour under new Barcelona coach Luis Henrique, who, like with teammate Alex Song, appears ready to offload him.
Affellay is currently under contract with Barcelona until 2015, but a move to Turkey could be on the horizon as he looks to revive his career.