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"This is not the time to lose the head," assured Thursday Paris SG coach Thomas Tuchel who lives "quietly" the last days of the transfer window despite the possible departure of his superstar Neymar in Barcelona.
Q: How do you live the last days of the transfer window, which ends on Monday night?
A: "I can only say that I'm calm, quiet, it's not the moment to lose my head, we have four days to close, anything can happen, and maybe nothing will change. I am only the coach, it is more important to stay focused on the things I can influence: the team, the training, the preparation for the match (in Metz Friday). "
Q: Is there a deadline for the Neymar file?
A: "It's a little late for a + deadline +! (Smile) Whether Neymar is there or not, it changes everything, but what can I say? Everyone knows my opinion. it's not the coach who decides everything in such a situation, there are a lot of parties involved, the first goal is to arrive at September 3 (after the transfer window), and we can think about the composition of I do not want that, but it's the reality in football. "
Q: The Spanish press says that you got in touch with Ousmane Dembélé, who could be included by Barça in the deal for Neymar. Is it true?
A: "I know + Ous + It's easy to say that (he's in contact with Dembélé) There are a lot of rumors, I do not talk about players when they are under contract with another team. It is clear that I do not speak of you here. "
Interviewed at a press conference
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