Dimitrievski claims Neto did not want to move on during the winter window, meaning there was not enough space in the squad for the North Macedonia international to complete the move.
Stole’s move to Barca has failed due to Neto’s decision
Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski has revealed he had agreed on a move to Barcelona in January. Still, the move collapsed because fellow shot-stopper Neto failed to leave Camp Nou before the transfer deadline. Neto has previously expressed his desire to leave Barca, having grown frustrated at being Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s understudy. However, Dimitrievski claims Neto did not want to move on during the winter window, meaning there was not enough space in the squad for the North Macedonia international to complete the move. Speaking to reporters about his proposed move to the Catalan giants, Dimitrievski said: “To tell you the truth, everything was done. But the second goalkeeper of Barcelona, Neto, had to leave the club. For some reason, he did not want to leave the club, so I did not move. From my side, everything is it was over, everything was agreed.”
Dimitrievski would like to progress, to move to a big club
Despite his move to Barcelona collapsing, Dimitrievski has hinted he would still be open to a move to Xavi’s side – or indeed any bigger club – at the end of the season. The 28-year-old has made more than 100 appearances for the club since joining from Segunda Division side Gimnastic in 2018. “I am overjoyed when people talk about me so that I can move to such clubs,” he said. “The decision was great because we have a phenomenal season. I hope that I don’t know if Barcelona or some other big clubs could come for me in the summer. I was overjoyed because I did something good this season. We have achieved a great thing by ensuring survival in the Primera Division.”
“I have always said that I am not a man who is satisfied with everyday things and I would like to progress, to move to a big club that fights for great things.”
“I have a contract here until 2024, but I would like to progress to play in a better club like any player. So we will see what will happen in the summer. Now I feel full of strength; I have a lot of experience and games behind me; I think now is the right time to go to a better team. There I could progress, make new successes, and maybe move to a new league. I’m really ready for that step forward.”