Brazilian Serie A Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo. The player has caught the attention of a number of European giants in recent months. Chelsea and Barcelona are the most noteworthy.
Moscardo was born in 2005 and although he is only 18 years old, he has been a long-term starting midfielder at Corinthians.
Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, was behind the club's quest for Moscado, and after Deco became sporting director, Barcelona has strengthened its focus on the South American market, with Vitor Roque being a good example, and Moscado may be next.
Barcelona's financial problems have made it difficult for Barcelona to make decisive moves in the previous transfer windows and the following winter window, but that doesn't mean they are giving up to the talent that could be on the market.
Deco believes that Moscardo is an option for Barcelona in a central midfield position that they have long lacked. Due to financial constraints, Barcelona will only be able to spend €3.4 million to bring veteran Oriol Romeu back to Barcelona as a central midfielder, while Deco believes the young De Moscardo is at least a good successor to Romeu.
Moscardo possesses impressive physicality, skilled footwork, keen game reading and a wide range of personal style. There are certain qualities that make him very similar to Serge Busquets.
Deco played a key role in the transfer of Vitor Roque and he hopes Moscado can replicate that success story. Of course, this transaction also requires a lot of capital, but the future returns can be very impressive.
A renewed focus on the South American market
Vitor Roque will join Barcelona in the winter window and despite his previous injury, the club still have faith in him. TA magazine recently revealed the details of the talks with Corinthians, and English club Chelsea have been as concerned about Moscardo as Barcelona in recent months, and although Chelsea are far ahead of Barcelona financially, the player's own desire seems to be closer to joining Barcelona.
In July, Chelsea offered Moscardo a €25 million offer, but Corinthians rejected the offer, so if Barcelona want to secure the player, the offer of around €30 million will be enough to impress Corinthians.
Player style
Let's talk about the disadvantages first, Moscardo is an aggressive defensive line back. But the issue of speed has always been the focus of his development. He struggled to keep up with the opposition strikers when switching from attack to defence, and lacked experience and sheer speed when dealing with the ball behind him. And when defending, he can sometimes press forward too aggressively, which can lead to the exposure of space behind him.
And his advantages are very much in line with Barcelona's demand for a midfielder. Excellent passing ability is Moscardo's forte.
At Corinthians, Moscado can make 27.7 successful passes per 90 minutes, a success rate of 84%, and it should be noted that despite his consistent passing ability, he is still not very sure of the passing threat, and most of his passes occur in his own half.
Another advantage is his ability to read the game, which is important for a defensive midfielder, as this position has the important responsibility of switching from defense to attack. Moscardo's off-ball running ability and use of space are excellent, and he is able to accurately find defenders' blind spots to pass.
Moscardo is 185 tall, and his defensive ability is also very good, and he is at the top of the team in terms of defensive statistics such as regaining possession and making tackles.
There is no doubt that Moscado has a lot of qualities as a good player, and although he is only 18 years old, it is clear that the European stage is already beckoning for him, and Barcelona may be the best stage for him.
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