Lobotka, Napoli midfielder, talks about interest from Conte and Barcelona

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Lobotka has revealed that new coach Antonio Conte has shut down any talks of his departure, despite ongoing rumors linking him with a move to Barcelona.

Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka admits he had no chance of leaving this past summer.AdvertisementAdvertisement

"Conte, the new coach, immediately decided that four players would go nowhere, so there was nothing I could do,” he told the VAR podcast.

“I have a contract here, there were rumours about Barcelona, but there aren’t many places to go other than Napoli. I’m happy I stayed.

“I’m in no hurry to go anywhere. I have a different mentality from when I was 23. I am still under contract here, whatever thing happens.”