Paris Saint-Germain have no intention of selling
disgruntled striker Edinson Cavani, according to chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Cavani has been linked with a move away from Paris for
most of the season after being forced to play out wide, instead of up front
under manager Laurent Blanc.
The Uruguay international cast his PSG future into
further doubt ahead of the club's UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg
against Chelsea on Wednesday.
Speaking to L'Equipe, Cavani admitted he would have to
consider his options if the situation did not improve.
Al-Khelaifi, however, said Cavani will not be leaving the
Ligue 1 champions having only arrived from Serie A outfit Napoli in a reported
deal worth £55 million last July.
"Cavani is very important for us, he is very
professional and he gives everything. I appreciate that," said
Al-Khelaifi.
"If he wants to change positions, it is not his
decision, it is the coach and he understands that.
"He is there to play where the coach decides. He may
discuss with the staff and the club but the decision will be remaining with us.
"He is a star for the club and of course it
remains."
Cavani, who has managed to score 14 league goals for the
French champions this season, could be granted his wish of a more central role
following the news striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss at least four weeks
with a hamstring injury.
Culled from Soccerway
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