Barcelona places Neto on transfer list for young replacement

Barcelona have opened the doors for any potential offers for their Brazilian goalkeeper, who within the first year of his arrival faces competition from B squad player, Iñaki Peña.

Barcelona are reportedly interested in trimming their current squad as they look to finalize massive signings this summer. Clubs around the world have been hit financially due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, forcing them to plan future deals involving players.

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Neto, who joined the Nou Camp just last summer for €26 million from Valencia as a replacement 2nd choice goalkeeper for Jasper Cillessen who went the other direction, now faces the likelihood of losing this position to youngster Iñaki Peña, who is reported to be promoted next season.

The 21-year-old, formerly of Villarreal and Alicante, has often been seen on the Blaugrana bench waiting for an opportunity to prove his worth. The youngster has been at Barca since 2012, thus having the Barca DNA deeply enrooted in his playstyle.

Another player who understands the Barca philosophy is a former La Masia student and current Ajax first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is reportedly expected to leave the Dutch giants this summer transfer window having already been linked with the Catalans.

Blaugrana have set their eyes on Lautaro Martinez and Neymar, and the COVID-19 situation has left them with massive financial pressure, forcing them to look at possible player sales to help secure the transfer targets.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Neto has been placed on the transfer market for this exact purpose as the Spanish club hopes to receive offers for the Brazilian international that would help them financially.

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