Deportivo La Coruna full-back Luisinho believes his teammate and fellow defender Juanfran ‘should not be allowed to leave’ for Barcelona this month.
28-year-old Juanfran is on loan at Depor from Watford – although the Galicians have an ‘option to buy’ him this summer – but despite the transfer window being closed, Barca are allowed to sign a player already registered in Spain due to Aleix Vidal’s long-term injury.
"Juanfran shouldn't be able to leave, given that it would be an important loss," Luisinho told reporters at a press conference ahead of his side's important match against Leganes this weekend.
"He should not be able to leave because the transfer window has closed. He's not heard anything firm, either, and is happy here. He's already rejected other offers.
"I'd prefer not to imagine it. He's an important player for us and he's having a great season.
"If he has to leave, then let it be for his own good — but we know it would be a big loss for the team."