Barcelona have been doing their greatest to make sure new signings Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia could be registered, and a part of that features trimming their squad. A number of younger abilities have been offered on, and Jan Virgili might be the following.
The not too long ago turned 19-year-old winger, able to working off each flanks, has been in spectacular kind during the last six months. Serving to Barcelona to the UEFA Youth League, he was a brilliant spot in Barca Atletic’s remaining 4 months of the season, arguably offering extra menace than anyone else. Virgili continued that kind into the under-19 Euros, the place he made the distinction within the semi-finals towards Germany.
Curiosity from Girona and RCD Mallorca
Final week it emerged that after the signing of Pablo Torre, RCD Mallorca are additionally occupied with signing Virgili from Barcelona. That information broke final week, and because it has been reported that Mallorca have made a mortgage provide, and that Girona are additionally within the younger Catalan expertise.
Barcelona open to sale for Virgili
Though Barcelona labored laborious to resume Virgili’s deal till 2027 final season, regardless of curiosity from Saudi Arabia, it now seems they’re open to dropping him – albeit this time with monetary remuneration. In accordance with MD, Barcelona would like a sale to the mortgage, and are open to a deal.
They might be wanting to make sure they keep some management over his future. Torre moved for €5m, however Barcelona retained a €25m buyback possibility and a 50% sell-on payment, and a deal for Virgili might comply with an analogous formulation. {The teenager} is considered open to shifting to Jagoba Arrasate’s outfit.
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Competitors for locations at Barcelona
Virgili spent the opening few days of preseason with the senior squad, however after returning to Barca Atletic’s preseason coaching, speak of a transfer started to emerge. The arrival of Marcus Rashford signifies that Virgili has two established internationals forward of him together with Raphinha, and would seemingly get restricted alternatives beneath Hansi Flick.