The Brazilian attacker of the Benfica, Jonas Gonçalves, has been planted like big alternative to the signing of Luciano Vietto by the FC Barcelona, in the case that the Athletic of Madrid finally do not leave to go out to the Argentinian tip course to the Barça or decide traspasarle finally to the Seville, that also is very interested in having his services.
The case is that, if it fails Vietto, the variant of the Barcelona would not be Kevin Gameiro but Jonas Gonçalves, a player experienced that, to his 32 years, was able to annotate the past season 32 targets in the League Sagres with the Benfica, outlining during big part of the season 2015-16 like one of the main competitors with Luis Suárez by the Boot of Gold.
In statements conceded to "Globoesporte", the brother and representative of Jonas Gonçalves has admitted the interest of the Barça. "Somebody that said to call in representation of the Barcelona put in contact with me to know the situation of Jonas. We feel us flattered, of course, because it is a recognition of the spectacular season that has done Jonas", has explained.
"Somebody that said to call in representation of the FC Barcelona put in contact with me"
Jonas is very happy to play in the Benfica, but leaves the open doors to the call of a "big "" like the FC Barcelona. "It is important to leave clear that Jonas is very happy in the Benfica, but if it goes out, would have to be by an offer that leave satisfied to Jonas and to the Benfica", ensures his brother.
The signing of Jonas would be a radically distinct bet to the one of Vietto. Instead of betting by a young promise, ficharía to a footballer that has smell of goal and experience, but to the that remain him already few seasons of football to level of elite.