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Emerson Says He Won't Be Disappointed If Barcelona Decide Against Signing Him

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Real Betis right-back Emerson has said he will not be disappointed if Barcelona decide not to take up their option to buy him in 2021.

The 21-year-old moved to Betis from Atletico Mineiro in 2019. The deal involved both Betis and Barcelona paying half his transfer fee and the Blaugrana retaining an option to buy him for €6 million (£5 million) in 2021.

Speaking ahead of the visit of Barca to the Benito Villamariin Stadium on Sunday, Emerson said he does not think about playing for the Catalan giants in the future and added it will not be a blow if the champions decide against signing him, per Marca:

"It would not be a disappointment, of course not.