BREAKING: Barcelona Coach ‘In Love’ with Serie A Midfielder Valued at 30 Million Euros
Barcelona’s recent run of results has exposed the club’s weaknesses, including the lack of a proper backup for the midfield trio of Pedri, Marc Casado, and Dani Olmo.
While Barcelona has a solid lineup with Frenkie de Jong and Gavi, neither player is fully integrated into the team at the moment, causing difficulties in incorporating them into Xavi’s plans.
This highlights the need for Barcelona to strengthen their midfield, especially with De Jong facing an uncertain future.
Although Barcelona should not lack midfielders in the transfer market, one player in particular seems to have caught Xavi’s attention.
According to Fichajes, the German coach is ‘in love’ with Tijjani Reijnders, who has become one of Xavi’s top priorities.
Reijnders has recently been linked with a potential move to Barcelona, especially after doubts grew about his long-term future at AC Milan.
Although later reports suggested a possible contract renewal with Milan, it seems Barcelona won’t give up easily and will seriously pursue the player in the near future.
Reijnders’ ability to contribute both defensively and offensively has made him a favorite of Xavi, who is determined to have the Dutchman at his disposal next season.
However, given Reijnders’ impressive performances in Serie A, Milan will be well aware of the interest surrounding the player and could demand a significant fee for his services next summer.
It remains to be seen whether Barcelona’s board will back Xavi with the funds needed to secure Reijnders in the upcoming transfer window.
The player’s valuation in the title was sourced from transfermarkt.com at the time of publication.