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The delicate economic situation of Barcelona forces the club to seek cost-free signings, acquiring high-profile players after their contracts expire, in order to save on transfer costs.
This is the approach that players like Eric Garcia, Christensen, Kessié, and Agüero have taken, joining the club in the same manner.
It was possible to expand the list with the signing of Roberto Firmino, who ended his contract with Liverpool and expressed interest in joining Barcelona. The Catalan sports management viewed the option of acquiring an experienced and versatile striker as perfectly suited to Barcelona’s playing style.
The problem arose when Firmino’s name appeared on Xavi Hernandez’s table, who opposed the signing, considering the Brazilian forward unnecessary and favoring prioritizing other positions.
The Brazilian striker, without a team, received a call from Saudi Arabia, and with no attractive offers to continue in Europe, he decided to sign with Al-Ahli Saudi Club.
Xavi Hernandez’s idea is to sign a different, stronger, and faster striker who could serve as a backup to Robert Lewandowski. The chosen one is Vitor Rok from Athletico Paranaense, who is just one step away from signing with Barcelona, although the Brazilian won’t arrive until the winter transfer market when the Brazilian league concludes.
Until then, the Polish star will be the only number 9 striker in the team, although players like Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres, if they don’t leave Barcelona, can occupy the position.
Source: El Nacional
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