Chelsea linked with move for Barcelona teenager valued at €6m

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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Barcelona academy player Marc Guiu becomes Cheslea's new target

Fabrizio Romano reports (along with Guillem Balague) that Chelsea have expressed interest in Barcelona striker Marc Guiu. The Blues can acquire the 18-year-old for just €6 million. The youngster's contract is also set to expire next season, which could allow the Blues to sign the striker if Barcelona do not renew his contract.

Under former manager Xavi, Guiu was given the opportunity to showcase his talent last season, and the youngster featured in seven matches last season, scoring a winner against Athletic Club and an equalizer against Royal Antwerp.

However, the Barca academy player spent most of the season with Barca Atletic and barely spent a few minutes on the pitch for the senior team, further indicating that the move would be pointless given that he has no European experience and is too raw to play. the Premier League.

Signing Guiu will be a bad decision by the club because if we pursue him he will need a few seasons to prepare. At this rate, we cannot develop two young attackers at the club; we need at least one experienced center forward to provide competition for the starting spot.

Guiu hasn't even been promoted to Barcelona's first team, which further indicates why we should avoid picking him. Although he is a La Masia player and certainly very talented, he needs more time to develop.

Deivid Washington in action for the Brazilian club. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI/AFP via Getty Images)

We can't keep signing young players and expect them to be reliable in every game. This will only hinder the club's growth and will only affect the club's relationship with the fans and call into question the Blues' ambitions under Todd Boehly's ownership.

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The Blues should look for better options, and if they don't find any, then we have enough options in the team who can operate as a number 9. If we want a striker as young as Guiu, then we We can integrate Deivid Washington instead. in the senior team.