Barcelona are perhaps an example of team play but some players don’t seem to find their rhythm in the squad. Here are 3 names that arguably deserve to be on Pep Guardiola’s summer transfer exit list.
Defender Adriano Correia
The 26-year-old Brazilian could follow the footsteps of former number 21 jersey holder Dmytro Chygrynskiy by reaching the exit door at Barcelona. Adriano has not managed to find back the amazing form that transformed him into a key figure at Sevilla—especially between 2006 and 2008.
Blame this on injury. Either way, the quality of team mates such as Sergio Busquets has seen his role reduced to making substitute appearances only. Adriano has featured only 14 times in La Liga as part of his total of 30 appearances in all competitions.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano
The Argentine’s transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona made a lot of noise last year but it sounds like nothing so good has come out from it. Mascherano landed at the Camp Nou for as much as £22M but he hasn’t translated his enormous price tag into greatness on the pitch.
The aggressive midfielder is certainly not up to the standard set by many of his team mates who didn’t cost Barcelona a single penny on the transfer market thanks to La Masia.
Forward Bojan Krkic
Talent? Bojan certainly has it. But when you are in a club with the likes of Lionel Messi, Pedro Rodriguez and David Villa (whose price tag makes it impossible for him to be on the bench), chances of being a regular in the starting XI are slim.
Unfortunately for Bojan Krkic, he has to deal with patience... still. When the Spaniard got promoted to Barcelona’s senior team in 2007, it was expected that he’d become a top asset after a few years. It has turned out, though, quite differently. Perhaps it’s time for Bojan to exhibit his talent in a team that will need him as a play maker.
What does Pep Guardiola plan to do during this summer’s transfer window? Have your say on who deserves to quit Barcelona!
The 26-year-old Brazilian could follow the footsteps of former number 21 jersey holder Dmytro Chygrynskiy by reaching the exit door at Barcelona. Adriano has not managed to find back the amazing form that transformed him into a key figure at Sevilla—especially between 2006 and 2008.
Blame this on injury. Either way, the quality of team mates such as Sergio Busquets has seen his role reduced to making substitute appearances only. Adriano has featured only 14 times in La Liga as part of his total of 30 appearances in all competitions.
Midfielder Javier Mascherano
The Argentine’s transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona made a lot of noise last year but it sounds like nothing so good has come out from it. Mascherano landed at the Camp Nou for as much as £22M but he hasn’t translated his enormous price tag into greatness on the pitch.
The aggressive midfielder is certainly not up to the standard set by many of his team mates who didn’t cost Barcelona a single penny on the transfer market thanks to La Masia.
Forward Bojan Krkic
Talent? Bojan certainly has it. But when you are in a club with the likes of Lionel Messi, Pedro Rodriguez and David Villa (whose price tag makes it impossible for him to be on the bench), chances of being a regular in the starting XI are slim.
Unfortunately for Bojan Krkic, he has to deal with patience... still. When the Spaniard got promoted to Barcelona’s senior team in 2007, it was expected that he’d become a top asset after a few years. It has turned out, though, quite differently. Perhaps it’s time for Bojan to exhibit his talent in a team that will need him as a play maker.
What does Pep Guardiola plan to do during this summer’s transfer window? Have your say on who deserves to quit Barcelona!
