Nico Gonzalez
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Messi983
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Should do us a favor and break Busi legs when we'll play Valencia.
gregorrin10
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Didn't watch them but I think they've mostly used 4-3-3 in preseason with Soler, Musah and Guillamon in midfield. They really don't have any depth behind them though besides Račić and unproven Mestalla kids.
So think they're probably looking to sign two more midfielders (or three if Soler leaves), they're also interested in our boy
They can't afford Arthur's wages, Gattuso already confirmed. That move is dead. Right now they're most interested in Nico and Bryan Gil, but he's for the wings anyway. Soler, Račič, Guillamon, Nico and I think they might get one more CM until the end of the window. Hopefully Nico breaks through and becomes a starter, like Gattuso reportedly promised him, before he accepted the move.
gregorrin10
Senior Member
I actually like this move. Sure I would've liked a less turmoil club like Betis or Celta, but at least it's not some relegation fodder team, like we've been sending some of our players in the past to those teams and that being a total bust. Valencia is at least a stable La Liga team, competitively speaking. And with Busi still here he wouldn't have gotten enough playing time anyway. Hopefully Gattuso keeps his promise and makes him a starter, and that a loan finally works out for one of our youngsters. Same with Balde, since he'll probably leave on loan as well. Him and Nico could be a big part of our future, but they need to keep developing in the upwards trajectory on loan this season.
And next summer Nico comes back and hopefully becomes the permanent backup to a CDM we buy. And they replace Busquets and Pjanic, who both hopefully leave. It does make me worried for our CDM spot this season, with only them snails there, but hopefully we can control most games so much that it won't even matter and that their lack of speed won't kill us. In the right kind of system Busquets can still be at least serviceable, but he really needs top players around him. And if we also get Bernardo, he will have top players behind and in front of him. Plus I still retain the hope either De Jong (if he stays) or Kessie can be tried there and excel, or that Xavi even tries a double pivot, at least in some games.
And next summer Nico comes back and hopefully becomes the permanent backup to a CDM we buy. And they replace Busquets and Pjanic, who both hopefully leave. It does make me worried for our CDM spot this season, with only them snails there, but hopefully we can control most games so much that it won't even matter and that their lack of speed won't kill us. In the right kind of system Busquets can still be at least serviceable, but he really needs top players around him. And if we also get Bernardo, he will have top players behind and in front of him. Plus I still retain the hope either De Jong (if he stays) or Kessie can be tried there and excel, or that Xavi even tries a double pivot, at least in some games.
FinBarcelonafan
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I think Koeman was the best coach for young players. He wasn't very good for old players. Maybe gave them too much freedom or trusted them?
fergus90
Senior Member
I wouldn't worry about the team he's going to. Fede Valverde went to Deportivo for a season and they got relegated. Came back a much better player.
For him at 20 years old. it's a great move for him and his development. Assuming he gets sufficient gametime.
Because of the La Masia bias that Barca fans have. they assume it's got to be youth team through to the first but so many top players get loaned when they are young, Valverde, Kroos, Carvajal, Lahm, Terry, Lampard, Ferdinand and there's countless other examples.
For him at 20 years old. it's a great move for him and his development. Assuming he gets sufficient gametime.
Because of the La Masia bias that Barca fans have. they assume it's got to be youth team through to the first but so many top players get loaned when they are young, Valverde, Kroos, Carvajal, Lahm, Terry, Lampard, Ferdinand and there's countless other examples.
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khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Barca simply failed to get impact player after a loan, and we have done it dozens of times.
Rafinha and Denis Suarez were the best results, which isn't that encouraging although there is always "what could have been " factor with Rafinha after the brutal injury that ended his potential (although even as a veteran, he lacked a lot in positioning)
Isaac Cuenca is also another case of bad injury ruining him, but doubt he was going to be more than a good back up fir couple of years.
Not saying loan is bad, but historically we failed to execute it properly
Messi983
Senior Member
Loan official now, also renewed until 2026.
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https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1558370960306311168
Good luck and hope he comes back a better player. Also a good example for likes of Mavericky with his attitude wanting to go out and prove himself playing regularly in another club instead of rooting on the bench here.
Xavi: "Nico? He came to talk to me and I asked him to stay at the club. He insisted to me that he wanted to leave Bar?a to play a lot of games, he said he had found a team where he could play a lot."
[tw]1558370960306311168[/tw]
https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1558370960306311168
Good luck and hope he comes back a better player. Also a good example for likes of Mavericky with his attitude wanting to go out and prove himself playing regularly in another club instead of rooting on the bench here.
Xavi: "Nico? He came to talk to me and I asked him to stay at the club. He insisted to me that he wanted to leave Bar?a to play a lot of games, he said he had found a team where he could play a lot."
Birdy
Senior Member
Bold move, he actively looked himself for the loan move that is better for his career
The kid shows that he has some balls in him, contrary to entitled LaMasia pricks like Mavericky
Good luck baller, and I expect you back in the squad ready to start in DM for the 23/24 season
The kid shows that he has some balls in him, contrary to entitled LaMasia pricks like Mavericky
Good luck baller, and I expect you back in the squad ready to start in DM for the 23/24 season
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