Barcelona's Ernesto Valverde says Jeison Murillo signing no knock on academy

Lionel Messi and Barcelona made quick work of Levante, as the league leaders further solidified their position atop the table with another three points. BARCELONA, Spain -- Ernesto Valverde fought back against criticism that Barcelona's signing of Jeison Murillo serves as a snub to the club's academy. Barca confirmed the arrival of Murillo from Valencia on a six-month loan on Thursday due to injuries to Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen. The short-term deal has provoked complaints among some supporters, who feel Valverde should have instead turned Chumi, Jorge Cuenca or Oscar Mingueza, who play for the club's reserve team in the Spanish third division. Transfers How a transfer works With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer. What's a medical like? Can a 44-year-old man cut it in the Premier League? Our writer suffers -- and suffers some more -- through a medical at Everton. Watch live games, ESPN FC TV and MLS Rewind on ESPN+ in the U.S. FC Exclusives - Bayern lead Arsenal, Spurs for Under - United won't sell Pogba to Juve - Pepe leaves cash tip after exit - Arsenal want Bailly, Cahill - Steffen on brink of Man City transfer "We...

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