The manager of Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez, is still involved in the planning of the next season alongside the Director Sporting Deco, something that gave more impetus to talk about him who could return to his decision to leave the club. Despite this, Barcelona are not actively pursuing one of the players that Xavi “loves”.
Amid talk that this could be Barcelona's last chance to sign him Xavi's dream signing of Manchester City star Bernardo Silvathe Blaugrana appear to have turned their attention away from Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena. Matteo Moretto confirmed to Football España that Barcelona considered it an option – passed – and that Xavi is “in love” with Baena's talent.
Félix: “We'll see what happens next year, my family is happy and I'm happy. I'd like to stay, but it doesn't depend on me.”
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 4, 2024
However, his release clause of €60 million is likely to be a major obstacle for the Blaugrana, and even if Villarreal are willing to negotiate below that price for the 22-year-old, he will have interest from the Premier League, which can undoubtedly exceed. the Catalans.
This season Brothers built on previous impressive campaigns, scoring 5 goals and providing 13 assists in 38 appearances. The main creative presence on the Yellow Submarine alongside Gerard Moreno, Baena is also the top assist provider in the League, with nine, one ahead of Robert Lewandowski and Nico Williams. He made his debut in Spain in September last year, and was called up again in March.
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