Riqui Puig was, for years, one of the great hopes of La Masia. With refined technique and exquisite passing play, many saw him as the successor to Xavi or Iniesta. However, despite his talent, he never managed to establish himself in the first team.
Opportunities were scarce, and the competition in the midfield closed the doors for him. Although several coaches gave him minutes, none bet on him as an undisputed starter. Finally, in the summer of 2022, Riqui Puig decided to leave the club in search of minutes and prominence, putting an end to his dream of succeeding at Camp Nou.
Three Years and a Title at Los Angeles Galaxy
Now in the MLS, Riqui is one of the stars of Los Angeles Galaxy, where he has found the continuity he never had at Barça. Since his arrival, he has become one of the most important players on the team and has shown the talent that he could never fully exploit in Europe.
Last year he won the MLS Cup with his team, achieving his first major title since arriving in the United States. The footballer from Matadepera has confessed in several interviews that he is enjoying soccer and feels happy in Los Angeles. His play style fits perfectly in the North American league, where players with technique and creativity tend to shine.
Riqui Puig Tries to Convince Another Barça Player
Now, Riqui Puig could be preparing a new move in the MLS market. According to some reports, the former Barça player is trying to convince a current blaugrana footballer to join him at Los Angeles Galaxy. It is a player who is not in Hansi Flick's plans and has already assumed that he will leave the club this summer.
The Catalan midfielder knows that the MLS can be an attractive destination for many young footballers looking for a new opportunity. His adaptation has been a success, and he believes that his former Barça teammate could find in Los Angeles the ideal environment to also relaunch his short career.
The Barça Star Who Could Arrive in the MLS
The player Riqui Puig wants to bring to Los Angeles Galaxy is none other than Ansu Fati. The Spanish forward, who was once considered the heir to Lionel Messi, has seen how injuries and lack of continuity have stalled his enormous progression. After a not very successful loan in the Premier League, Ansu Fati is not in Hansi Flick's plans, and Barça is already looking for a destination for him.
Riqui Puig and Ansu Fati maintain a great relationship, and the midfielder is trying to convince him that the MLS could be the ideal place to regain his best form. At only 22 years old, Ansu still has a lot of soccer ahead of him, but his future in Europe is uncertain.