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It has been another season when talents from La Masia have stood up for FC Barcelona. Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez have been the breakout prospects of the campaign thus far, but there are several others knocking on Xavi Hernandez’s doors.
One such player who has shown himself to be capable of performing on the biggest stage is young striker Marc Guiu.
Just 17 years of age, the La Masia forward has made a strong case for increased minutes with the first team in the handful of opportunities he has received.
Barcelona eager to hand Guiu a new contract
As such, SPORT is reporting that Barcelona are eager to hand Marc Guiu a new contract and shield him from any possible overtures from big clubs across Europe.
A special talent, the 17-year-old scored a match-winning goal for Barça on his senior debut against Athletic Club and followed it up with another strike on his UEFA Champions League debut versus Royal Antwerp.
After starring for Spain at the Under-17 FIFA World Cup, Guiu was also on target for Barça in the friendly against Club America in the USA.
Despite his tender age, Guiu has showcased great potential and as such, the Catalans see a bright future for him, which is why they are intent on handing him an extension, with his current one expiring in 2025.
New contract incoming? (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)
Will he play after Vitor Roque’s arrival?
Xavi was forced to call on Marc Guiu in games due to the misfiring form and a lack of a natural alternative for Robert Lewandowski in the No. 9 role.
However, with Vitor Roque now arriving at Barcelona, it begs the question as to whether the La Masia gem will have a role with the first team for the rest of the season.
Reports earlier this week indicated that Guiu will still be counted upon by Xavi. However, it must be noted that the 17-year-old was not part of the open training session on Saturday, as he had linked up with the Juvenil A squad.
SPORT suggests that Guiu could be more regularly…
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-eager-to-tie-down-17-year-old-la-masia-gem-to-a-new-contract/
Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2023-12-31 07:14:56
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