Will Barcelona Find a Replacement for Busquets?
A year after the Catalan's departure, the Barça squad has struggled to find a midfield spark.
Sergio Busquets established himself over 15 seasons as a key figure in Barcelona's midfield. His passing and game understanding were highly relevant to the team's titles. However, on May 10, 2023, the Catalan pivot announced his departure to Inter Miami along with Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez.
The sudden departure of the midfielder took many fans and the club itself by surprise, and a year later, they have not been able to find a replacement to stabilize the backbone of the Blaugrana squad. However, with the arrival of Hansi Flick on the bench, following the dismissal of Xavi Hernández, they may be looking for a replacement.
Although Joshua Kimmich's name has been mentioned recently on social media, Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, has stated that he does not plan to spend on expensive pivots and does not see a “big investment” in signings.
Gavi
The young Barça player will return to the field in late 2024 after an injury. If Flick can harness the talent of the young Andalusian, it would be a great advantage for the Catalan team, as they would save on signings.
Guido Rodríguez
Born in Argentina and with stints at clubs like América and Betis, the midfielder has been on Barcelona's and Joan Laporta's radar for a few seasons. At the end of the season, the player will be free; however, Barça cannot guarantee him a future in their ranks due to financial fair play issues.
Bruno Guimarães
The Newcastle United pivot from the Premier League is one of the hottest signings in the upcoming transfer season. Manchester City has him on their “wish list,” as does Barça, which is leading the race as it is rumored the Brazilian has a clause that would facilitate his move to the Catalan team.
Marc Casadó
Coming from the Barça youth academy, he would be another great zero-cost option for Flick. Casadó is liked by the management for his great performances with Atlètic, and with a renewal on the horizon, they will look to give him a place in the first team.
