The midfielder is playing in the World Cup in Qatar, where the Barça club has been sent to observe the most outstanding footballers in the competition
Sergio Busquets He has already transferred his plans to the board of directors of the FC Barcelona. Laporta and his board of directors as well as Xavi Hernández and the rest of the coaching staff already know that the footballer will not continue in the Barcelona team next season. Something that forces the club to make a move, which will have to find a footballer with a similar profile who manages to maintain the essence of the Blaugrana midfield.
It’s not something easy, because as Riquelme assured, the Barca ‘5’ is a defensive pivot who plays like a ’10’. Few, if any, can fill his position without being missed. Not even world-class players like Rodri or De Jong, who are designated as his successors. That is why FC Barcelona is looking for the new Busquets.
FC Barcelona moves to replace Busquets
In the World Cup there are several players who are performing at a very high level. Players who play in a position similar to that of Sergio Busquets and who are attracting the attention of the Barça scouts, who seem to have already decided who is the right player to take over the midfield starting next season.
The chosen one would be Rubén Neves, who meets all the requirements to replace Busquets. At 25, he is already a very mature footballer, accustomed to getting the ball played from behind, with the ability to press in the opposite field and without problems getting involved in defensive tasks. But not only that, but he is also used to playing with a footballer with a profile similar to that of Pedri and Gavi, such as Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernández.
The golden opportunity for FC Barcelona to sign Rubén Neves
The Portuguese midfielder has been playing for the big European clubs for some time. And everything indicates that it will be next summer when he decides to take the definitive step in his career. His current contract with Wolverthampton ends in June 2024, so the club will practically be forced to accept his departure to prevent him from leaving for free in January. And that’s where he comes in. FC Barcelona.
At the moment, its market value is estimated at 40 million euros, a figure that FC Barcelona could easily reach to sign the new Busquets. yes, too They will try to get De Jong out, because he is a footballer who could leave a large amount of money in the club’s coffers. Money that would be used to finance the signing of the Portuguese footballer from Wolverhampton.