In a revealing interview for Sports world, Sergio Busquetsmidfielder of FC Barcelona who will leave the club next summer, has shared his opinion on the possible ideal replacements to take his place in Xavi Hernández’s team next season. These are the three names that Busquets has indicated as outstanding options:
Busquets points to the 3 who could replace him at Barcelona
-Martin Zubimendi: Busquets considers that Zubimendi fits perfectly with Barcelona’s DNA. The young Real Sociedad midfielder has shown great talent and a great understanding of the game. His playing style resembles that of Busquets himself, making him a logical choice to continue the legacy in the defensive midfielder position.
Joshua Kimmich: The experienced German midfielder from Bayern Munich is seen by Busquets as a different profile, but equally valuable for Barcelona. Kimmich has expressed his desire to leave the Bavarian club in the summer, and Barcelona see him as an attractive option to reinforce the midfield. His versatility, leadership and technical quality could add a new dimension to the game of the Catalan team.
-Rodri: Busquets considers that Rodri would be the ideal choice due to his experience in the elite and his affinity with Barcelona’s style of play. However, the signing of Rodri would be the most difficult of the three, since Manchester City have no intention of selling him. The Spanish midfielder has shown his worth at City and has been a key player in their midfield.
Busquets’ statements about these possible replacements show his desire for Barcelona to find players who can maintain the club’s characteristic identity and style of play. Although his departure represents a significant loss for the team, Busquets is certain viable options exist to ensure a smooth and successful transition into midfield.
Now it will be the responsibility of Xavi Hernández and the Barcelona sports management to evaluate these options and make the corresponding decisions. The search for a suitable successor to Sergio Busquets becomes a priority for the club in the transfer market and it will be interesting to see how the negotiations play out and which player will ultimately fill that important role in Barcelona’s midfield next season.