Only a few years after leaving FC Barcelona on a everlasting deal, Oscar Mingueza has established himself as one in every of La Liga’s best-performing right-backs.
Presently plying his commerce for Celta Vigo, Mingueza has been a star performer this season, racking up two objectives and 5 assists. His performances haven’t gone unnoticed, with the participant not too long ago incomes a Spain call-up for the primary time since 2021.
Mingueza’s breakthrough after leaving Barcelona suggests he had a troublesome time settling in at Barça. The truth is, his strained relationship with Xavi has been well-documented prior to now.
Mingueza breaks silence on Xavi relationship
In a latest interplay with TV3 (h/t Diario SPORT), Mingueza opened up about his relationship with Xavi Hernandez.
The Spaniard admitted he didn’t have the most effective of relationships with the previous Barcelona coach.
Mingueza has questioned Xavi’s mentality (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)
“When Xavi arrived we weren’t in fine condition, perhaps he didn’t like me or one thing. He informed me I might play 10 video games. I don’t assume he had the most effective mentality on this planet, that’s why I left Barcelona,” he stated.
“I educated for the sake of coaching, I performed for the sake of enjoying. I left Barcelona to attempt to get the motivation to play, take pleasure in and enhance my efficiency once more,” the defender added.
Mingueza left Barcelona in 2022, in favour of a everlasting transfer to Celta Vigo. Since then, he has racked up 76 aggressive appearances for the membership.
Will Mingueza return to Barcelona?
Apparently, nonetheless, Mingueza has been intently linked with a return to Barcelona because the membership look to strengthen their ranks within the right-back place.
Barcelona nonetheless maintain 50% of the participant’s rights, which means they’ll re-sign the defender for a price of simply €10 million.
Celta Vigo, although, are reportedly trying to purchase out the complete switch rights of Mingueza, in an try to keep away from offloading the participant on a cut-price deal.