<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/with-haaland-and-lewandowski-all-but-ruled-out-barcelona-seek-an-almost-impossible-new-target-20220429-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erling Haaland</a>is one of the best strikers in the world. His breakthrough came when<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-soccer-players-often-refuse-to-step-on-clubs-crest-20220408-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-soccer-players-often-refuse-to-step-on-clubs-crest-20220408-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Borussia Dortmund</a> signed him in 2020. His performance in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/villarreal-vs-liverpool-date-time-and-tv-channel-to-watch-or-live-stream-in-the-us-and-canada-2021-2022-uefa-champions-league-semifinal-leg-2-20220430-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a> and the high number of goals he scored had everyone’s eyes on him.
The fact that so many teams want to sign him made his market value become one of the highest in the world. Haaland is the second most expensive player on the market, according to Transfermarkt, the Norwegian has a market value of €150,000,000, 10 million less than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-star-kylian-mbappe-receives-10-votes-in-2022-french-presidential-election-20220426-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kylian Mbappe</a>.
The 21-year-old striker is likely to change teams in the next transfer window and all seems to indicate that he will be a new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/benzema-out-salah-and-de-bruyne-make-up-most-expensive-xi-of-2021-2022-champions-league-semifinals-20220427-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a>player. The sports journalist Nicolo Schira stated that the Norwegian has decided to leave Borussia Dortmund and The Citizensare ready to trigger the release clause by 75,000,000 euros, besides that, an agreement between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/less-than-guardiola-but-more-than-tuchel-this-is-how-much-erik-ten-hag-will-earn-at-manchester-united-20220423-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a> and Manchester Citywould conclude Haaland’s arrival.
<h2>Guardiola’s decision that brings Haaland closer to Manchester City</h2>
Pep Guardiola has agreed in principle to an extended deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2025, and that will be the final piece in the puzzlethat guarantees Haaland joins Manchester City rather than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/karim-benzema-titlesby-year-20220428-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>.
The Spaniard’s contract with the Citizens expires in June 2023, and City sources insist that Guardiola would agree to extend his contract for two more years. The new contract is also likely to include an option for a further year, which would take his reign at the Etihad to a decade.
According to The Sun, Guardiola is “impressed and excited” about City’s youngsters and the prospect of working with Haaland. And on the Norwegian’s part, what was standing in the way of his decision was not knowing what was going to happen with Guardiola. Manchester Cityhas always been Haaland’s preferred option, but he wanted assurances that Pep would be around for more than just a season if he signed.
Furthermore, as reported bySchira, Manchester City and Haaland have agreed to a five-year contract until 2027. The striker’s salary would be 30,000,000 euros per year. If this contract comes to fruition, Haaland will become the highest-paid player in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/britain-s-richest-man-makes-official-offer-to-buy-chelsea-for-4bn-we-have-no-profit-motive-20220429-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a>.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pep-guardiolas-record-against-real-madrid-his-numbers-as-coach-and-player-20220425-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a> is very close to achieving a new title with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/benzema-out-salah-and-de-bruyne-make-up-most-expensive-xi-of-2021-2022-champions-league-semifinals-20220427-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a>, if he succeeds, it will be the fourth time he wins the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/in-the-footsteps-of-cristiano-ronaldo-4-possible-destinations-for-dybala-in-the-premier-league-20220430-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> under the Citizens’ management. Due to the rainy weather that is common in England, the Spanish coach is often on the touchline dressed in a rain jacket.
However, when it’s not raining, the 51-year-old manager usually wears a long-sleeve t-shirt. But why does he always wear the same clothes? Is it for charity? For example, in the 2020-21 season, he wore a hoodie with the slogan of the charity Open Arms. It is the name of a Spanish NGO whose objective is to rescue people who try to reach the European continent by water, in the context of the migratory crisis that Europe has been experiencing for several years and that claims the lives of thousands of people every season.
In addition, in 2018 Guardiola also donated an amount of $182,000 to the foundation, and the money was used to recover a ship that had been seized by the Italian port authorities. But why does Pep Guardiola wear a t-shirt with ‘mdcr’ on the back?
<h2>Why does Pep Guardiola wear ‘mdcr’ on shirt during matches?</h2>
Today, very few coaches wear suits during games. Guardiola is one for wearing club kit combined with casual jeans look. The Spaniard’s shirt is part of a Manchester City set of attire that has been designed by Puma.
Furthermore, the meaning of ‘mdc’ is ‘Madchester’, adding to the city’s reputation as a musical and cultural cauldron, the term is associated with the music scene from the 1980s and 1990s.
Back then, bands like the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Inspiral Carpets were running the roost music-wise. And then along came a band called Oasis, fronted by City-loving pair Liam and Noel Gallagher, and with their style, they changed British music.

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Why does Pep Guardiola wear 'mdcr' on shirt during matches?

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-bracket-the-road-to-the-2021-22-ucl-final-20220412-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 Champions League bracket</a> set up a mouth-watering clash in the semifinals. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pep-guardiola-how-many-champions-league-titles-has-he-won-as-a-coach-manchester-city-barcelona-20210506-0021.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a>‘s Manchester Citywould once again meetReal Madridin the continental stage, this time with a ticket to the grand final on the line.
The first leg of the semifinal series didn’t let anyone down, as both teams put on a show to delight the audience with a seven-goal thriller. City won a hard-fought 4-3 game to keep their European aspirations alive while they stay atopthe <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/premier-league-table-what-do-liverpool-and-man-city-need-to-win-the-2021-22-title-20220419-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League standings</a>.
Manchester City have been seekingEuropean glory sinceSheikh Mansour’s takeover in 2008, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/chelsea-beat-man-city-and-claim-champions-league-title-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20210529-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">not even Pep Guardiola</a> has been able to lead them to the promised land. He hopes to change that this season, but he’ll have to take down a familiar foe first.
<h2>How has Pep Guardiola fared against Real Madrid?</h2>
Given his past as a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-champions-league-titles-of-all-time-20201021-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> player and coach, Pep has obviously faced Los Blancos on various occasions. Here, we’ll break down his games against Real Madrid by his playing and coaching career.
<h3>Pep Guardiola’s numbers vs. Real Madrid as a player</h3>
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Guardiola has had his fair share of wins against Real Madrid during his playing days, but his record doesn’t suggest he’s been dominant. Most of his games against El Merengue were in a blaugrana uniform except for one.
Guardiola faced Real Madrid on 21 occasions as a player, 20 of those games were <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/el-clasico-2021-when-did-the-rivalry-between-fc-barcelona-and-real-madrid-start-20211018-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clasico</a> derbies playing for Barcelona. He won eight, draw on seven games and lost seven times against La Casa Blanca. The only game he’s ever played against Real Madrid not in a Barca jersey was at Roma in a forgettable 3-0 loss for the Italians.
<h3>Pep Guardiola’s numbers vs. Real Madrid as a coach</h3>
Things have been quite better for Pep as a manager, as he upset Los Blancos on many occasions. Guardiola faced Real Madrid with all three teams he’s worked for as a head coach and his stats are incredible: 12wins, four draws, and four defeats.Here, we’ll break down those 20games by club.
<h4>Pep Guardiola: Stats vs. Real Madrid at Barcelona</h4>
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Pep Guardiola made Real Madrid one of his favorite victims during Barcelona’s golden days. The Spanish boss wonnine Clasicos, while he drew on four and lost only twice. In times when Barca were on top of the world, Pep Guardiola became a nightmare for Los Blancos as he’s also been on the dugout during memorable wins such as the 2-6 road victory and the 5-0 home triumph.
<h4>Pep Guardiola: Head-to-head vs. Real Madrid at Bayern</h4>
After getting the upper hand for many years at Barca, the outcome was different for Pep when his Bayern Munich faced Real Madrid in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-all-time-winners-list-by-year-20210526-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2013-14 Champions League</a> semifinals. Los Merengues advanced to the grand final with a comfortable 5-0 lead on aggregate.
<h4>Pep Guardiola: Record vs. Real Madrid at Man City</h4>
It would take some time before they faced each other again, but Guardiola bounced back a few years later.His Manchester City beat Real Madrid on both legs of the 2019-20 Champions League round of 16 with a4-2 advantage on aggregate.Pep took Los Blancos down again in 2022, when his team won 4-3 in the first leg of the UCL semifinals.
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Pep Guardiola's record against Real Madrid: His numbers as coach and player

Pep Guardiola's record against Real Madrid: His numbers as coach and player - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-takes-a-huge-shot-at-michael-jordan-in-his-new-book-20210611-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Last Dance</a> documentary was one of the biggest talking points in 2020 as itreflected on one of the most emblematic teams <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-30-best-teams-in-NBA-history-20200701-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in NBA and sports</a> history, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/scottie-pippen-takes-another-massive-shot-at-michael-jordan-20211103-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> led by Michael Jordan and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-nba-championships-did-phil-jackson-win-20201001-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phil Jackson</a>.
People have inevitably drawnparallels between those Bulls andother teams from different sports since then, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-to-stop-and-outplay-manchester-city-offense-power-20220309-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-17-year-old-worth-more-than-lionel-messi-robert-lewandowski-and-paul-pogba-20220405-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> frequently compared to MJ and Jackson, while the 2008-2012 Barcelona side was oftenlikenedto the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">six-time NBA champions</a>.
Pep’s Barca is widely regarded as one of, if not the best team in history, having won three La Liga championships, two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-champions-league-titles-of-all-time-20201021-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> titles, among many other trophies,with a uniquestyle of play. Guardiola has recently revealed the importance ofMessiin his career and why he compareshim to Michael Jordan.
<h2>Guardiola compares himself to Phil Jackson to talk about his Barcelona stint with Messi</h2>
In an interview with Veronica Brunati of Telemundo Deportes, Guardiola joined the group of people that compare his Barcelona team to the best Chicago Bulls of all time, showing a lot of praise for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/the-25-top-earning-athletes-of-all-time-20211124-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Messi</a> in the process.
“Messi means everything in my career. He made me more competitive than my parents did,” Guardiola said.“We have won a lot, and without him we would have won as well, but as many titles as we didwith Messi? Impossible. 
“I simplycompare Messi with Michael Jordan,” Guardiola continued. “With Messi, I felt like Phil Jackson did when he had Michael Jordan.Jordan won six NBA championships, and I won many trophies with Messi as well.I always say that Messi has made all of us good.”
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Pep’s Barcelona drew comparisons with that historic Bulls team as soon as the docuseries became popular, as many people could note the similarities between their successes. The chemistry Messi had under Guardiola was very relatable to that of MJ with Jackson, which is why the soccer community <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-leaves-barcelona-manchester-city-is-hoping-for-a-reunion-with-pep-guardiola-20210805-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has speculated</a> for a long time with a potential reunion betweenthe Barca legends.
The uncertainty in Messi’s future in the summer of 2020 only fueled those expectations, as the Argentine was close to leaving Barca in 2020. He eventually left a year later, but the reunion didn’t materialize as he signed for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-psg-salary-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20210813-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a>.
The Rosario-born winger, however, is under contract with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/after-champions-league-failure-psg-left-asking-whats-next-20220310-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Saint-Germain</a> until 2023, just like Guardiola at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/brazil-plan-to-appoint-pep-guardiola-as-manager-after-qatar-2022-20220408-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a>. Could they make the best of that coincidence by joining forces to have one last dance of their own? Only time will tell, but world soccer would certainly love that.
 
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Pep Guardiola compares Lionel Messi to Michael Jordan: Will they have one Last Dance?

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Even with all the financial struggles the club is facing, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/barcelona-t11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> could land a big-name player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/transfer-rumor-barcelona-have-their-sight-set-on-a-manchester-city-forward-as-their-first-big-transfer-in-the-winter-20211126-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ferran Torres</a>. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-city-t74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> winger is reportedly keen on returning to Spain to have a more important role at Camp Nou.
Torres, 21, had a great impact in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> club after joining from Valencia in 2020 but he has been craving for playing time this season as he has only made seven appearances. Since October, however, a foot injury has kept him on the sidelines.
But following<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/xavi-hernandez-t16349" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xavi Hernandez</a>‘s appointment, Barca are in rebuild mode and Ferran is apparently interested inplaying a huge part in it. The problem is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-leaves-barcelona-why-is-the-club-in-financial-crisis-20210805-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Blaugrana have no money</a> and Pep Guardiola won’t let him leave so easily. That’s why the Spanish manager would request a Barcelona player in exchange.
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<h2>Report: Barcelona could make a tradewith Man City to land Ferran Torres</h2>
Xavi has restored hope in Barcelona but he’ll probably <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-xavi-reportedly-approves-return-of-la-masia-graduate-as-jordi-albas-successor-20211130-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">need to upgrade his squad</a> in order to challenge for titles. So, Ferran could come like a massive reinforcement for Los Cules. And they mayhavea way to make it possible.
According to Catalan outlet El Nacional, Pep Guardiola would give the green light to Ferran Torres’ departure as long as Barcelona offer <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sergino-dest-t169027" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sergiño Dest</a> in exchange. The 21-year-oldright-back is only at his second season with Barca after joining them from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/ajax-t524" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajax</a>in the summer of 2020 when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/ronald-koeman-t135769" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ronald Koeman</a> took over.
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Dest has seen the field regularly at Camp Nou, especially this season. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/us-national-team-t95392" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USA international</a> has started 12 of 17 possible matches in the ongoing campaign and Barca don’t have many alternatives inhis position.
Therefore, it wouldn’t be easy for El Blaugrana to accept his exit having spent nearly $28 million for him only a year ago. But, given their financial crisis, Barcelona may not have many other options to get the deal done. For now, the club will probably try to discuss other possibilites with the English club.
 
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Barcelona: The swap deal Pep Guardiola would accept to let Ferran Torres leave Man City

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Pep Guardiola and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> have moved another step close to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-bracket-the-road-to-the-2021-22-ucl-final-20220412-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 UEFA Champions League</a> final. The Citizensheld on to their home victory <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/man-city-eliminate-atletico-in-a-heated-match-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20220413-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">over Atletico Madrid</a> to advance to the last four and remain alive in Europe.
Another challenging task awaits for the Sky Blues, though, as theyhave set up a meeting against La Liga giants <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-when-will-the-2021-22-ucl-semifinals-be-played-20220412-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid in the semifinals</a> following an aggregate 1-0 win against Diego Simeone‘s side.
City are also on pace to win the Premier League title this season, but it’s not a secret that, for years, their priority has been the elusive continental prize. Guardiola has struggled to deliver the UCL trophy in Manchester so far, but how many times did he win it before? Check it out here.
<h2>How many times has Pep Guardiola won the UEFA Champions League?</h2>
Barcelona’s best years probably were under Pep Guardiola between 2008 and 2012. A man ofthe house, he completely changed the club’s culture to buildwhat is regarded one of, if not the best teamin soccer’s history.
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Pep Guardiola has won two Champions League titles as a coach, both of themin charge ofBarcelona.Manchester United were the victims of that fantastic team both times. The firstchampionship came in 2009when the Cules defeated2-0 the Red Devils with a squad headlined by the likesof Lionel Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Samuel Eto’o, and Thierry Henry.
Guardiola’s second and latest European success so far camein the 2010-11 campaign, in which Barcelona were crowned in great fashion beating 3-1 Alex Ferguson‘s boys at Wembley after a semifinal win over Real Madrid.
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Since then, Pep couldn’t put his hands onthe Champions League trophy again. He couldn’t even reach the final for a long time – his Bayern Munich sidecame up short in the semifinalsevery time, and his Manchester City didn’t make it to the tournament decider until 2021.
But the Sky Blues’ aspirations came to an end whenKai Havertzgave Chelsea the edge, extending the Citizens’ drought in Europe. But Guardiola’s men have bounced back and are just two games away from reaching their second final in a row. Will they have a better ending this time?

Pep Guardiola: How many UEFA Champions League titles has Man City boss won as coach?

Pep Guardiola: How many UEFA Champions League titles has Man City boss won as coach? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-city-t74" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester City</a> claimed a new trophy under Pep Guardiola after beating <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tottenham-t142351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tottenham</a> in the English League CupFinal last weekend. Shortly after the game, it was unveiled that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/barcelona-t11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> could land one of their players, asides from the possibility of joining <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-aguero-and-ramos-in-2021-free-agents-starting-11-players-out-of-contract-20210412-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sergio Aguero with Lionel Messi</a>. The Citizens are having a great season ruling in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league-t45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> and still alive in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/champions-league-t24" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champions League</a>, in which they hope to finally lift the highly-desired prize.
Following the hard-fought win to be crowned in the Carabao Cup, the Spaniard coach talked in a press conference and addressed many topics. After all the hype for the triumph, Guardiola took many by surprise when referring to the future of one of his players.
The former Barcelona boss opened up on the situation of an important member of his squad, who has been highly praised by the manager before confirming he won’t stay with the Sky Blues and that his next destination could be the Camp Nou.
<h2>Guardiola regrets seeing ‘one of his favorites’ leaving</h2>
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While the Sky Blues were shining on the pitch, some big names have been missing most of the action lately. Pep Guardiola was asked about it, and he referred to Eric García‘s situation. The young center back earned a spot in the starting eleven last season, but in the current one, he barely saw the field.
Since he turned down offers to renew his contract, which expires in June, the defender lost his placein the team despite his remarkable performances. City’s coach confessed that García would be also close to signing with his former team:
“I would say Eric García is one of my favorites players. I would love to have 15 ‘Eric Garcías’ for his behavior. He’s always thinking in the team, always with a good face in good moments andbad moments. He will go to an incredible team, butwhen people say they are unsatisfied I don’t play them. Most of the time Eric is not on the bench because he is going to move to Barcelona, I hope so,” he said.
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As Guardiola stated, Eric García would be returning where he made his first steps as a soccer player. He belonged to the Catalans’ Academy for nine years between 2008 and 2017 untilManchester City acquired him. In a couple of months, he will become a free agent and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-s-ambitious-plan-to-boost-messi-and-aguero-with-two-more-stars-20210422-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Cules would secure him</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-s-ambitious-plan-to-boost-messi-and-aguero-with-two-more-stars-20210422-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> without paying any transfer fee</a>.
García’s first appearances with the Citizens’ first team wereimpressive but he will be leaving them shortly after that breakthrough. Barcelona is looking forward to upgradingthe defense and they probably found a great candidate in one of their own, who already proved to be capable of performing in the top level.
The 20-year-old took part in 13 games in the 2019/20 season, in which he overcame a tough head injury. This campaign didn’t saw him featuring very much though, as he only played in four games so far, and the last one was in March. From then on, García wasn’t even called up as a substitute on many occasions. Hopefully, he and Barcelona will meet again for the best of both.
 
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