Chelsea make surprise inquiry into Barcelona teenage talent – could sign him for a release clause
Barcelona have generally made a good effort in terms of keeping their best young talents, but they are in a vulnerable position in terms of Marc Guiu. The 18-year-old striker has been on the fringes of the first team this season, and Chelsea are interested in him.
According to Guillem Balague, Barcelona received a request from Chelsea about Guiu, who has a release clause of 6 million euros. His contract is also up next summer, and while Barcelona were believed to want to renew him, they won't have the choice before long.
Chelsea asked 18-year-old Marc Guiu, the young FCB striker who has had such an impressive start to his career with the first team. It costs only 6 million euros and they plan to sign! A great investment, he can't go wrong as his value will increase both at Chelsea and from… pic.twitter.com/mBttxNg7y0
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) June 21, 2024
Before Balague's report, MD had noted that former manager Garcia Pimienta was interested in bringing Guiu to Sevilla, who will replace Rafa Mir and Youssef En-Nesyri this summer. If Barca Atletic win promotion to Segunda, he could consider staying, but he still sees Roque ahead of him, and he clearly has options to leave.
Chelsea asked Marc Guiu. It costs only 6 million euros. They are seriously considering signing him. @GuillemBalague
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 21, 2024
Guiu has made seven senior appearances this season for Barcelona, scoring a winner in those appearances against Athletic Club and an equalizer against Royal Antwerp. Overall, he spent most of his season with Barca Atletic. In just 1,194 minutes, he managed nine goals and four assists, only one of which came in the youth Champions League. Guiu was also preferred by Xavi Hernandez to €30 million signing Vitor Roque against Real Mallorca.
