“Wish to play for Barça” – Rising French expertise is a big admirer of Barcelona

Maghnes Akliouche is presently the newest French expertise making waves in Ligue 1 with good performances for AS Monaco.

With 21 aggressive appearances, the younger winger has been concerned in 9 objectives this season.

Akliouche was the one who began to bitter FC Barcelona’s debut in Europe this season, scoring the opening purpose of their 2-1 defeat on the Stade Louis II. Up to now, that continues to be Barcelona’s solely defeat within the UCL below Hansi Flick.

Akliouche’s need to play for Barcelona

Within the wake of his scorching performances in Ligue 1 and UCL, an outdated video of him has gone viral, the place the participant professes his love for Barcelona.

Albeit from just a few years in the past, the video reveals his deep appreciation for the Catalan membership.

In it, he expresses his need to don the Barça shirt someday, stating (h/t Mundo Deportivo), “In addition to enjoying for Monaco, I wish to play for Barça.”

Future French celebrity? (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)

As a matter of truth, Akliouche’s idol is none aside from Lionel Messi, whom he considers “the very best participant on the planet,” dismissing any comparability to Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the identical interview, Akliouche additionally labelled Sergio Busquets as essentially the most underrated participant on the planet. It should be famous that the veteran midfielder was nonetheless enjoying for Barça on the time.

Is Akliouche a very good possibility for Barcelona?

Akliouche’s admiration for Barcelona is one thing the membership can leverage ought to they plan to method the Frenchman sooner or later.

Nevertheless, these are nonetheless early days and the teen should nonetheless show himself with extra constant performances on the highest stage if he’s to turn into a goal for Barça.

In any case, Akliouche’s valuation of €40 million will probably be sufficient to discourage the Catalans. However because the ahead continues his growth path, will probably be fascinating to see what the longer term holds.