Confined to a substitute role at Barça, even since the arrival of Xavi, the future of Riqui Puig in Catalonia is more than uncertain. According to the Spanish daily Sport, the 22-year-old midfielder would be coveted by many La Liga clubs such as Real Betis, Getafe, Granada or Celta Vigo. The Spaniard would also have attracted attention in Europe as Juventus, Inter, Napoli, AC Milan and Arsenal are also interested in the player trained at La Masia.
Behind Gavi and Nico in the hierarchy of the Barcelona midfielder, the Spanish U21 international who is under contract with Barça until June 2023, has only had two starts this season. It was in front of Mallorca (0-1), on January 2 when Xavi had 17 absentees in his group and three days later in the King’s Cup to face Linares (1-2), meeting during which he was replaced at half-time. 15 days from the end of the winter transfer window, it would therefore be possible to see Riqui Puig leave Barcelona to seek playing time elsewhere.
