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As Roma's Monchi Denies Barcelona Interest Amid Manchester United Rumours

AS Roma sporting director Monchi has denied speculation he could return to Spain to join Barcelona in the immediate future, amid rumours Manchester United are also eyeing him.

The former Sevilla director told Cadena COPE (h/t Football Italia) his full focus is on the Gallorossi:

"For now I have no plans to go back to Spain because I'm happy where I am now.

"It's a different project, one where I've had to find the ideal Monchi for this situation. I'm not a person who lives for the future.

"I'm a lot more focused on the present, and I still have several years left on my contract with Roma.