Barcelona are in the midst of severe financial difficulties; yet, they have been very active in the transfer market.Apart fromRobert Lewandowski, the Blaugrana havealso invested extensively in new players like Raphinha, and Jules Kounde this summer.
The fact that they were able to go on such an extravagant spending binge this summer despite their financial predicament has astonished many.In 375 games with Bayern, the Pole netted 344 goals; his early showing suggests that he will have no trouble doing the same for the Catalan club.
After his outstanding performance, he was named the MVP in the 6-0 trashing of Pumas UNAM in the Joan Gamper Trophy. With the victory, the club finished the pre-season with a bang.Also, Raphinha’s move was one of the longest dramas of the summer, with the player always expected to go to Chelsea.
Xavi Hernandezdoesn’t see Ansu Fati as starter at Barcelona
Ansu Fati of Barcelona. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The addition of new attacking players, as well as the renewal of Ousmane Dembele, have already started to havea destabilizing influence on the Catalan squad.Ansu Fati, a teen phenomenon, may not be too thrilled with the way Barca have moved on the market this summer.
The coaching staff at Barcelona reportedly ranks the 19-year-old as their fourth attacking option, according to Catalan newspaperSport.When he achieves his peak fitness level, though, they anticipate the youngsterto be a strong contender for the left flank position.
As a result of the additional additions, Fati should be able to enjoy a stress-free season. The Spain international will need some time to get back into the swing of things after missing almost two years of action owing to injury.
After LionelMessi‘s departure last summer, it was none else butFati who inherited the jersey number 10. Since then, he has been deemed to be the ideal replacement for the Argentine superstar, but his knee and muscle injuries conditioned his performance last season.
