Five players Barcelona must keep an eye on at Olympics 2024

We are less than a week away from the start of the Paris Olympics 2024. Although football is not a prominent feature in the Olympics, the truncated version of the tournament still serves as an excellent stage for many young players around the globe.

Barcelona, no doubt, will also be keeping a close eye on the Olympics this summer. And to that end, we will look at five players the Catalans could closely monitor in the Paris Olympics.

Julian Alvarez – Argentina

Although Julian Alvarez has already become a household name in European football by now, the player, nonetheless, has a point to prove heading into the Olympics 2024.

Many expected Alvarez to become the next great asset in Argentine football after Lionel Messi and just like the footballing icon, the Man City star will be looking to win the prestigious Olympics this summer.

interestingly, Barcelona have been linked with a future move for Alvarez, whose current contract at Etihad expires in 2028. It will, therefore, be interesting to see how the Argentine leads his nation in the Paris Olympics.

Rayan Cherki – France

Rayan Cherki is undoubtedly one of the most talented players to participate in the upcoming Olympics.

Rayan Cherki will play an important role for France in Olympics (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ/AFP via Getty Images)

The young playmaker will be leading the French team after enjoying a brilliant 2023/24 campaign. Known for his creative qualities, Cherki was closely linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund earlier in the year.

But the speculation has died down since and Barcelona, to that end, may have an excellent market opportunity in their hands. Cherki, in fact, could prove to be an ideal alternative for the club’s top target Dani Olmo, whose €60 million release clause ends today.

Julio Enciso – Paraguay

Julio Enciso is regarded as the next big thing in Paraguayan football many following his breakthrough at Brighton & Hove Albion. Coming on the back of an injury-riddled campaign the…

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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones

Publish date : 2024-07-20 14:53:16

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