They already know in Barcelona. Although those involved have not spoken publicly, the Catalan club already knows that Sergio Busquets will not continue with the Blaugrana team next season. The midfielder will fulfill the remainder of his contract and head to Inter Miami, with whom he agreed to join for the next season
That’s how it goes, in Barcelona they have already put a thread on the needle to find Busquets’ replacement. And they intend to close this portfolio in the winter market. Then they want to get a replacement for the Catalan in the insured planter
Several names have appeared on the list of nominees over the past few months: Kante, Jorginho, Sangari, Enzo Fernandez, Ruben Neves and Zubimendi, among others. However, now that Busquets’ decision has been made, they have narrowed the circle down to two names: Neves and Zubimendi
The second is what Xavi Hernandez wants. But the Real Sociedad midfielder has just extended his commitment to the Basque club, making negotiations difficult. And as things stand, it is Ruben Neves who has gained more fame in recent weeks
But Neves is not the player who convinces Xavi. The Master continues to insist on Zubimendi. And even if he just renewed with Real, he believes Barcelona should make an effort to get his services. He doesn’t want another one. Mr. Torres considers Zubimendi a step above Neves. And he is a better choice than the Portuguese because of his vision of the game and his ability to position himself correctly in the field and play possession
In addition, Neveso and Zubimendi have a similar price tag: 60 million euros. This is what Wolverhampton asks of the Portuguese star. This is what distinguishes Bend and Zobimendi, who appeal to Real Madrid for those who want to take the young footballer
Neves, meanwhile, is what Dome loves to do. Although he has less technique than Zobimendi, he brings more physicality and shooting ability from middle distance
It will now be up to Xavi, Laporta and Alemany to agree on which player to focus their efforts on. Or rather, the noble plant will have to decide whether to follow Xavi’s directions and requests or go for Neves, who also enjoys the favor of Deco and the weight he can wield in signing him given his ancestry
