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Roberto Martinez plays down Barcelona rumors again

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has once again played down rumors he could leave his post with the national team and replace Ronald Koeman at the Camp Nou.

Martinez is believed to be one of four men currently in Barca’s thoughts, along with Xavi, Andrea Pirlo and Marcelo Gallardo.

The 48-year-old is currently preparing for the Nations League Final Four in Italy and spoke about the rumors surrounding his future.

“There is nothing at all,” he said. “There are no contacts.

“The basis of my friendship with Jordi [Cruyff] is that we separate the private from the professional.