FC Barcelona is seriously considering an operation that just a few months ago seemed ruled out. It involves a young footballer, trained at La Masia, who decided to leave in the summer after not finding space in the first team. His departure, however, was not entirely peaceful.
His entourage directly blames Xavi Hernández, the coach didn't bet on him when he needed it the most. Despite offering an interesting performance in the opportunities he had, he never enjoyed the full confidence of the coaching staff. The player felt he had reached his peak at Barça and decided to accept an offer from abroad.
The promise of the first team vanished in a matter of weeks. His decision caused disappointment among the fans, but the club understood his stance: he wanted to play, grow, and feel important.
A Transfer Now in Doubt
The buying club paid his release clause, a low figure for the current market. At La Masia, they trusted that sooner or later, he would return. That moment could be much closer than expected.
The player hasn't had prominence in his new destination. He has barely participated in minor competitions, and his role has been entirely secondary. So far this season, he has played less than 600 minutes, mostly in inconsequential matches.
The team he plays for is going through a sports crisis, and his situation isn't improving. The competition for the position is fierce, and his playing style doesn't quite fit in the Premier League.
Flick Did Trust Him
The most curious thing about the case is that, after Xavi's departure, Barça had completely changed its stance regarding the young forward. Hansi Flick, the current Barça coach, did count on him.
His plan was for him to alternate drafts with the first team while gaining experience at Barça Atlètic. Moreover, given the irregular performance of some strikers, he could have added important minutes in the Barça jersey.
In fact, several matches this season have evidenced the need for a natural replacement for Lewandowski. Neither Pau Víctor nor Ansu Fati have been at the desired level, and the club is already working on signings that can strengthen the attack.
The Regret Is Total
Now, the player has completely changed his stance. After months without prominence and seeing how his generation peers consolidate in the first team, he has asked to return. His agent has already contacted Deco and the board to offer apologies and ask for a second chance.
The message is clear: he wants to return to Barça. He believes he made a bad decision, influenced by promises of minutes and money that haven't been fulfilled. At 18 years old, his priority is to feel important again, and he knows that the Barça club is reopening the door for him.
From London, they won't put up major obstacles, although they do demand financial compensation. The buying club paid 6 million euros for his clause and now asks for a figure close to 10 to negotiate his definitive departure.
Laporta and Deco Consider Bringing Him Back
In Camp Nou offices, they haven't ruled out the operation. Laporta, who has committed to strengthening the squad without jeopardizing the club's financial health, sees this move as an interesting opportunity.
Recovering a youth player who already knows the system and fits with Flick's young project can be an economic and sporting solution. The club is looking for a forward with projection to take over from Lewandowski, and this profile fits perfectly.
The player in question is Marc Guiu. The forward born in 2006 left Barça to join Chelsea, convinced by an offer hard to refuse. Now, after just half a season in England, he has asked to return.
Laporta and Deco are studying his return. Flick gives the green light. Everything points to, if there are no surprises, Barça could once again dress a player in the Barça jersey whom Xavi didn't know how to value.