"Luuk de Jong wouldn't even play at the University of Craiova"

Luuk de Jong was a surprise landing at the Camp Nou. The striker agreed a last-minute deal with Barcelona and the club received some criticism over whether or not the move was appropriate.

Speaking to 'Pro-X' and picked up by 'Pro Sport', Gica Craioveanu made it clear that he did not understand Luuk de Jong's arrival when he was "En-Nesyri's replacement".

"De Jong wouldn't even play for Craiova University. He wouldn't play for me. Barca signed a player who is a Dutch international, but who was En-Nesyri's replacement at Sevilla," he said.

The former player said he didn't think it was right that Barcelona signed him "as a real top player to be a starter"