E-Noticies, @FCBarcelona Barça is preparing to sign a Norwegian player to bid farewell to Marcus Rashford
Rashford still doesn't manage to convince despite his good numbers, and Deco is focusing his attention on a young Norwegian winger
Marcus Rashford's future at Barça is more uncertain than ever. Although his performance has been adequate, in the upper management at Camp Nou they believe that keeping him is very difficult. The €35 million ($35 million) purchase option is still there, but nothing suggests that Deco will activate it.
Marcus Rashford has replied professionally to Flick's demands, but his footballing fit raises doubts. The English international has scored 6 goals and provided 9 assists in 18 matches, good numbers, but insufficient for a starting winger at Barça. Beyond the numbers, Flick wants a winger with greater imbalance, who can execute instant counter-pressing and has more ability to break down defenses thanks to his dribbling.
The search for a new winger accelerates Marcus Rashford's departure
After several weeks of analysis, Deco has identified a profile that fits Flick's requirements better than Marcus Rashford. The Portuguese director understands that the team needs a player capable of multiplying offensive options without significantly increasing the operation's cost. That name has emerged in Germany with unexpected strength.
The chosen one to take Marcus Rashford's place is Antonio Nusa, a Norwegian winger from RB Leipzig. His growth in the Bundesliga hasn't gone unnoticed by Barça's sporting management, who have been analyzing him for some time. His style, age, and market value make him a much more suitable candidate than the Englishman.
Antonio Nusa, a younger bet more in line with Barça's demands
At 20 years old, Antonio Nusa represents exactly the type of footballer Barça wants to sign. His market value is set at €28 million ($28 million), a reasonable figure that would allow his signing to be completed for less money than it would cost to keep Marcus Rashford. In addition, his growth potential is enormous and his profile fully fits Flick's playing philosophy.
Antonio Nusa stands out for his speed, agility, and a dribbling ability far superior to Marcus Rashford's. He's also more intense off the ball, an aspect the German coach considers essential in Barça's wingers. His high pressing, game reading, and defensive commitment make him a player who would fit in without major adaptations.
It's still too early to confirm any moves, but the roadmap is clear. Barça is already working internally on the possible signing of Antonio Nusa to cover Marcus Rashford's departure. The final decision will depend on the market, the Englishman's performance, and the young Norwegian's development in the coming months.
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