Barcelona have come off on the wrong side of several of teenage talent pursuits in recent months, but this time they have beaten rivals Real Madrid and Manchester City. Rayo Vallecano playmaker Marcos Parriego will play for the Blaugrana next season.
The 18-year-old number 10 used to play for Real Madrid as a boy, but was let go by Los Blancos, and signed for Rayo Vallecano. He has impressed since in the youth ranks in Vallecas according to Relevo, and has asserted himself this year as part of their under-19 side, including a big performance against Alvaro Arbeloa’s team.
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Known as ‘Parri’, he plays left-footed behind the striker, possesses plenty of technical quality and excellent set piece ability. This season he has reportedly developed much more physically and taken on more responsibility as a leader.
These changes attracted interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid, who did what they could to bring back Parriego, but Barcelona offered more money, and Parriego saw a clearer path to the first team with the Blaugrana, taking inspiration from the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Gavi in recent years.
“Barcelona have come off on the wrong side of several of teenage talent pursuits in recent months”
Months? Surely you mean years?
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAH 🫵🤣
When faced with a big decision, write a list of pros and cons for each course of action and then compare them, do the best and leave the rest to GOD because taking the wrong path lead to negative outcome in development, however, i’m very optimistic he had chosen the wright team at wright time.
They ll always want to go all out for what’s ours eg ascensio & many more,now our 18 yrs who’s the topic of discussion cos they lack boys. barca learn to look into your own pot of sour soup not ours!