It is clear to FC Barcelona that in a few weeks, when the winter transfer window opens, they will have to make a move to try and consolidate their midfield position. With Busquets’ contract expiring in the summer of 2023 and with the intention of leaving for the MLS once his association with the club that saw him grow up ends, Xavi has already asked his technical secretary that they begin work on looking to ease safeguards for the pivot
And according to what was reported by the Mundo Deportivo newspaper, in the Blaugrana file for defensive midfielders, there are two favorite names for Xavi Hernandez: Ruben Neves and Martin Zubemendi. The 25-year-old Wolverhampton footballer who plays for the Portuguese national team is a very interesting option, because the good relations between Laporta and Jorge Mendes, the Portuguese football representative, can bring positions closer and facilitate his signing
However, there is some skepticism in the Blaugragna sports area about how he will fit into Barcelona’s style of play. For this reason, the favorite of Xavi and the technical secretary is Martin Zubemendi. The Real Sociedad player has a projection similar to that of Rubén Neves, but he has a more central appearance, as he is used to executing similar tasks to those Busquets did at Barcelona
However, signing Martin Zubemendi is not easy at all. As evidenced by his performance and potential, there are many clubs behind the Real Sociedad player who will be willing to pay numbers that Barcelona cannot afford. One of them is Real Madrid, who also needs to strengthen their midfield. However, the Basque player’s preferences are to play at the Camp Nou under the orders of Xavi Hernandez, whom he considers an idol and a reference
In normal cases, when such circumstances arise, signature confirmation is usually a matter of hours. But the club is not in a good financial moment and reaching an agreement with Real Sweden seems complicated, given that Hailou Hockey Club has no shortage of offers for its pivot and is not ready to let it escape for a figure less than 60 million. as indicated in its paragraph. In this way, the signing of Zubimendi seems complicated, but the Barcelona players are confident that the player will end up putting pressure on his club and that his arrival in the Catalan capital will end up with him
