Rumors are growing about the arrival of the Argentine defender at Barça. (Photo: MARCA)
Hours after the bomb went off in Spain for a meeting between the Barcelona and his manager during the Joan Gamper Trophy, Juan Foyth missed Villarreal’s trainingin the prelude to the match Conference League against Hajduk Split from Croatia. AndThe official reason is that the Argentine has muscle problems, but the rumors point elsewhere …
After being a starter last weekend in a 3-0 win against Real Valladolid for the first date of The Leaguethe defender of Argentina national team spoke to Unai Emery before starting training and the coach decided to remove him. According to Radio Vila-Real, this determination was made on the basis of some muscle aches that the player presented.
The 24-year-old defender is in Barcelona’s sights. (Photo: EFE)
However, in the conference before the Conference match, the Spanish coach talked about the possibility of surprise starts in this market: “Juan Foyth will not be here tomorrow because he has some discomfort. What can affect us is that there may be unwanted exit movements. What harms the most is something unexpected, such as a payment for an important clause or that the player considers a very attractive offer, “explained Emery.
When the rumors come out, we try to find out how the player is doing. Foyth is very happy with us and very grateful to the club.. Very grateful for all that is experiencing here. It gives me a lot of peace. We know what the player thinks and what the club wants. The only one that We don’t know what Barcelona want or think“, he concluded.
How much do you want to sell Villarreal to Foyth?
The man from La Plata has become essential to Emery. (Photo: EFE)
The Spanish team, two weeks after the market closes, I would release the Platense only because of the termination clause, which is 42 million euros. On top of that, his contract lasts until July 2026, which means there would be no rush or financial need to part with such an important player for the club.
But why does the yellow submarine consider Foyth worthy of this? This is explained by the spectacular performance of him in his two years with the institute. In them, The Estudiantes player has played 71 games, scored two goals, given three assists and was crowned 2020/21 UEFA Europa League champion.
Villarreal would sell Foyth only because of its release clause. (Photo: AFP)
However, much of its importance on campus is due to its excellent multifunctionality, which allows him to play both central and midfielder and also on the right wing. Furthermore, it is in the latter position that he has made the most of his potential. Therefore, the Blaugrana, facing the very low level of Sergio Desthave found a possible solution for their right wing in Argentina.
And if Foyth doesn’t come, what other options does Barca have?
Xavi wants Foyth as a right back. (Photo: Reuters)
Xavi Hernández has four more names in his briefcase to occupy the right lane of Barcelona. Although his preference would be to take over the services of the native of La Plata, the Catalan coach manages alternatives in the event of the Yellow Submarine player falling.
These four players are: the Belgian Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund), the French Jeremie Frimpong (Bayern Leverkusen), English Aaron Wan Bissaka and Italian Diogo Dalot – both in Man Utd-.
Source: Clarin