FC Barcelona – La Liga The young man is not in Koeman’s plans
Riqui Puig is one of the pearls of BarcelonaThe La Masia academy, with its technical ability and vision seemingly destined to be a perfect fit for the team’s style of play. Despite this, Ronald Koeman he does not see it as part of his plans.
The 21-year-old finds it increasingly difficult to get minutes, which could hinder his progression and club officials are wary of that.
Koeman has already sent him numerous messages, privately and publicly, suggesting that he should apply for a loan, but Puig decided to stay at Barcelona to try to change his mind.
It’s not that the Dutch are reluctant to play youngsters, like Oscar Mingueza i Ronald Araujo will declare, however Puig has struggled to take a look at it. He has played in three Champions League games, but none of them from the start.
There may be a solution to the Puig dilemma on the horizon, however, as several media outlets in Seville report that the midfielder could be transferred to real Betis for the rest of the season.
According to the Estadio Deportivo, the key sweetener Puig that’s it Barcelona he will first extend his contract, which currently expires in June 2021, thus offering him some security about his future with the Catalan club, while giving him the opportunity to play more regularly and prove himself.