"We're not talking about Barcelona or other clubs, it's about projects".
Marco Verratti will not be sold to Barcelona, regardless of whether the Paris Saint-Germain ace wishes to complete a move to the Nou Camp.
Verratti has been consistently linked with a transfer to the Catalan giants since the season ended, and various media reports appeared to suggest that Barca would do all that they can to lure the Italy global away from the French capital.
Although, Kluivert - who recently left his position as sporting director at the Parc des Princes - doesn't expect Barca's pursuit of Verratti will prove successful.
The 24-year-old is seen by those in Spain as a natural long-term replacement for Xavi, which is why strenuous efforts are likely to be made to sign him.
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If Kluivert's claim will be confirmed, it will be very hard for Barcelona to sign Verratti given that the blaugrana are "only" open to offer € 70 million to secure the player's services.
It has been reported that Barca are prepared to spend between €70m and €80m for Verratti's services.
"Verratti will cost more than €100m".
The player's agent Donato Di Campli has held talks with the club and admitted the situation was "complicated". "It will be very hard", he told La Sexta, as reported by Goal.
"I manage the career of a champion, and champions need to win titles", he said.
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