The Norwegian striker sees himself outside Celta next year and wants to join Iraola’s project
Everything indicates that Larsen’s hours at Real Celta are numbered. The striker has complained a lot about the style of play proposed by Rafa Benítez in Vigo. Which is why he doesn’t get any more chances. He also wants to try his luck in England and join an old friend from our country. Iraola decided to sign the Norwegian this summer.
And the former Rayo Vallecano coach has been looking to Spain all year to find a centre-forward. Therefore, he believes Larsen’s flying ability and physical condition would be a perfect fit for his AFC Bournemouth team. He is a much more usable striker for Premier League teams. than in Real Celta.
Benítez doesn’t use Larsen well and Iraola wants to take advantage of him
The AFC Bournemouth coach wants an attacker with English style. Although Iraola tries to play and control the ball in all his games, he needs the figure of a big 9. Larsen perfectly represents what the Basque wants. At Real Celta, despite his good performance so far this season, he is not able to develop all of his qualities.
And the Norwegian is the team’s top scorer and is performing well so far this year. Still, the attacker expected more. He believes that it is not being used optimally. Benítez proposes an overly defensive game and he is not a player who gives up so much. Rather, he considers himself good in the field. However, the Light Blues are not able to make great use of their height when crossing.
The failed signing of Borja Iglesias
As previously mentioned, Iraola has had her eye on Spain all year round. The Basque coach has been trying to recruit a goalscorer and a striker with physical attributes for his AFC Bournemouth for many months. He let Borja Iglesias know. The panda has been on Andoni’s agenda since the beginning of the season.
However, the Galician ended up preferring Xabi Alonso. Adventure that doesn’t yet bear much fruit for him, since the Tolosarra doesn’t give him any minutes. Iraola insisted to Panda that it was a great opportunity and that he had to give English football a try. Although the operation did not materialize, he continued with the intention of obtaining a 9 area. Now the priority is Larsen, who knows his future lies in England.
