Sampaoli Sevilla link ‘to death’

Sevilla Coach Jorge Sampaoli is connected to Sevilla ‘to death’ after being asked about the possibility of him moving to Barcelona this summer.

The 56-year-old confirmed plans were afoot to extend his stay at Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan beyond the end of his current deal in June 2018 and refused to be drawn on links to him replacing the outgoing Luis Enrique at Barca.

"The Barcelona job? That question has no answer because it doesn't exist," the Argentine boss replied after being asked about the move following his side’s 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night.

"I have no idea what is being said, at this stage of the season to speak of candidates doesn't make sense.

"I am connected with this sporting project at Sevilla to death.

"We still haven't met with representatives to express our future projects within the structure of the club. But to be sure, there are intentions to do so."

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