Manchester United ready to sanction transfer for Barcelona defender
Set to follow in Pique’s footsteps, La Masia graduate Marc Jurado is all ready to join Manchester United. Barcelona have lost a gem.
As per Diario Sport, Manchester United are yet again targeting a La Masia graduate like they did in 2004, when Gerard Pique joined the Red Devils. It should be mentioned that the 4 years that the Spaniard spent at the Old Trafford helped shaped the player that he is today.
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Marc Jurado is a 16 year-old young center back who rejected Barcelona’s three year contract with a view of following the World Cup winning senior in Pique. However, one’s view of the future for the youngster remains unclear as there’s no guarantee regarding his return to the club in the future.
Marc is an attacking defender who is also touted for his goal scoring abilities apart from his strong defensive positioning. Moreover, he holds the record for netting the fastest goal for FCB Benjamin C side. It came under 6 seconds when the 16 year-old charged with the ball after the kickoff.
He is also remembered for the header against Real Madrid in MIC 2016 which ultimately paved the way for a 2-0 win for Barcelona.
One of the brightest talents in the making, the very fact that Manchester United have succeeded to lure him into the club holds exciting stuff for them in the near future. Marc is a potential superstar and he could find the optimal growth at Old Trafford.
The Catalans have been on the hunt for a replacement for a Pique while they possessed the very treasure that they have been looking for, all this while. It’s a shame that they are losing out on the opportunity to groom one of the potential superstars of the game.
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Having said that, what’s done is done and Barca need to have a closer look at their current crop of La Masia graduates and players as their answers to many questions might very well lie in them. Barcelona need to plan well for the future and they need to plan fast.