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Former Barcelona defender could be the perfect signing for Setien

By Nishant Narayanan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: (L-R) Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona, Marc Bartra of Real Betis during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Betis Sevilla at the Camp Nou on August 25, 2019 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: (L-R) Antoine Griezmann of FC Barcelona, Marc Bartra of Real Betis during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Betis Sevilla at the Camp Nou on August 25, 2019 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /
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Barcelona are planning to sign a new center-back in the summer transfer window with the former prospect, Marc Bartra, named to be the perfect signing for Quique Setien.

Marc Bartra, formally an upcoming Barcelona youngster under Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique, left Camp Nou in 2016 after failing to see any opportunities to grow in Spain. The 29-year-old moved to Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund, where he had found success but an unfortunate injury sustained during the Dortmund bus attack put him through an emotional rollercoaster.

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The arrival of Quique Setien has not only brought smiles to the million Blaugrana fans around the world but also the Real Betis players that have their ties with the Catalan giants. Formerly a coach for the Betis squad between 2017-2019, Setien had not only brought Batra to La Liga but had also improved his mentality and gameplay to a level that attracted the Spanish national team.

The 29-year-old could reunite with his former club and coach in the near future as Blaugrana continue their search for a center-back. The latest Real Betis La Liga fixture was against Real Madrid, where Los Verdiblancos defeated Los Blancos 2-1 with former Blaugrana youngster Cristian Tello scoring the second for Betis.

After defeating Real at home in Benito Villamarín, Bartra in his interview with SER Catalunya stated that he has his door open for a possible return to Camp Nou.

"“I was there 15 years, it was a very beautiful time. Today I am totally focused on Betis, I feel good here, although I have never closed the doors to return to Barça.” Batra saidSource"

The Spaniard’s contract expires in June and at 29 years of age, he may not be the long term solution but he would definitely be the perfect fit alongside Gerard Pique. Marc insists that despite his age, he is in his prime. “I am in one of the best moments of my career,” he said.

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