Saviola on his way from Nou Camp

ARGENTINE striker Javier Saviola is surplus to requirements at Barcelona, the Spanish champions said yesterday.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2005 - 01:00

James Whelan

“He did well for Barcelona but in the current side we have players who offer more. We are well covered in every forward position,” a Barcelona spokesman said.

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o top-scored with 24 goals last season, and behind him the club have Sweden’s Henrik Larsson and Argentine Maxi Lopez.

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