Barcelona missed out on generational expertise final summer time due to FFP restrictions

Barcelona missed out on generational expertise final summer time due to FFP restrictions

Barcelona’s pursuit of reinforcements final summer time was met with a number of monetary roadblocks, and one of many gamers who slipped via their grasp was Stade Rennes’ highly-rated expertise, Want Doue, who now performs for Paris Saint-Germain. 

In accordance with stories from SPORT, after failing to safe the signing of Nico Williams, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco shortly turned his focus to the younger French sensation. 

Nevertheless, identical to with Nico, the membership’s ongoing struggles with Monetary Honest Play rules meant they have been unable to proceed with a concrete provide.

Deco had Want Doue in thoughts

Deco had obtained glowing stories on Doue, figuring out him as a participant who might match completely into Barcelona’s tactical setup. {The teenager}, recognized for his left-footed dominance, possesses outstanding dribbling capacity, pace, and attacking aptitude. 

His explosiveness and unpredictability make him a relentless menace within the ultimate third, qualities that Barcelona have at all times admired of their wingers. 

Want Doue was on Barcelona’s agenda. (Picture by Christian Bruna/Getty Photos for Qatar Airways)

These attributes additionally clarify why a coach like Luis Enrique, who has a deep-rooted connection to Barcelona’s footballing philosophy, has been capable of extract the most effective out of him at PSG this season.

An ideal participant to have

From a sporting perspective, Barcelona’s administration noticed Doue as a participant who might have considerably strengthened their squad, particularly below the steering of latest head coach Hansi Flick. 

Nevertheless, with no monetary leeway to make a transfer, the Catalan membership needed to step away from the race, leaving the door vast open for Paris Saint-Germain. 

In mid-August, the French giants secured Doue’s providers for €50 million, beating Bayern Munich, who have been additionally in rivalry for his signature.

Had Barcelona been ready to barter, they might have probably acquired the participant for a decrease payment and with extra versatile fee phrases. 

Inside the membership, there may be little shock at Doue’s fast rise this season, because the technical employees have been already conscious of his immense potential, as in France, comparisons with Neymar are already being drawn.