The Barcelona setup under Xavi Hernandez appears to be coming together nicely, as evidenced by the team’s blazing performances, particularly since the turn of the year.
A smart January transfer window, combined with the return of form for several players, has revved up the Barcelona machine, with the team on track to finish in the top four in La Liga come May.
According to OnzeTV3, Xavi is confident in his team’s ability to compete at the highest level next season, especially with Ansu Fati’s return.
The talented winger has recently returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury. According to local reports, Fati is “stronger than ever” and could be ready for action soon.
While the return of Fati could significantly strengthen Barcelona’s frontline, Xavi has a key request from the club’s hierarchy this summer: find a reliable replacement for Ousmane Dembele.
The flamboyant Frenchman is set to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season because the club is unable to meet his exorbitant wage demands, despite his agents reportedly restarting talks about a possible extension.
Barcelona is on the lookout for a replacement for Dembele, with Raphinha reportedly the top target.
President Joan Laporta recently confirmed Barcelona’s interest in the player, so it will be interesting to see what the future holds, not only for the Brazilian, but also for Dembele himself, as the Frenchman looks to take the next step in his career.
Source: BBC
