Barça's La Liga champion has no suspense to speak of. Barça's technical department, coaching team, are studying the signage plan to prepare for next season. On May 12, World Sport pointed out that Barca coach Xavi named two players: Messi and Zubimendi.
Le Monde Sport said Barça still had a series of work waiting to be done. Registration of Garvey, Araujo, Sergi Roberto, Marcos Alonso, Peña, renewal of contracts of Balde, Dembele. In terms of signings, coach Xavi has a clear goal: 35-year-old Messi, 24-year-old Zubimendy.
Xavi is a staunch Messi supporter who believes can help Barca's attack. At Paris Saint-Germain, Messi has contributed 20 goals and 19 assists this season. In Xavi's plan, the presence of Messi can connect the attack and activate Dembele and Lewandowski. The introduction of Messi is also the wish of Barça president Laporta and Barça fans.
Zubimendi
Captain Sergio Busquets left after the end of the season, and Xavi hopes to finalize Busquets' successor. Real Sociedad's Zubimendi is Xavi's most admired and favored back-up candidate.
"World Sport" said that Barca's technical department has examined many midfielders, Amrabat of Fiorentina, Guido Rodriguez of Betis, Neves of Wolves... However, what Harvey wants most is Zubimendi. From a technical point of view, Zubimendy is closest to Busquets and can play the role of a metronome, which is the most critical part of Barca's offensive and defensive operation.
However, Zubimendi's transfer fee is a big problem. Real Sociedad set Zubimendi with a liquidated damages of 60 million euros, and World Sport pointed out that the Barça coaching team proposed to the club that they wanted to do their best to sign players. The 24-year-old Zubimendi could play a central role for Barca for the next 10 years. If Barca sign with Zubimendi for five years, sharing 12 million euros a year, this is the pressure that can be withheld.
Zubimendi also wants to join Barca: "My current idol is Sergio Busquets, who do you want to partner with the most? It would be wonderful to play alongside Messi. "If Real Sociedad agree to the way Barça will pay in installments, Zubimendi has the hope of joining Barca. If the liquidated damages are not relieved, Barça cannot take out 60 million at once.