Barcelona not ruling out sale of loanee midfielder; player sustained an injury recently

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are not ruling out the possibility of selling loanee midfielder Nico Gonzalez in the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old midfielder left Barça for Valencia on loan in the summer of last year in search of regular game-time. It has not been smooth sailing for the Spaniard though as he had trouble becoming a regular in the starting XI while an injury ruled him out of action for three months.

Having returned to action recently, Nico suffered an ankle injury during the match against Rayo Vallecano a week ago. With the injury not as serious as initially anticipated, the midfielder made his way back to the team this past weekend against UD Almeria.

However, a coming together with Luis Suarez on the pitch saw Nico exacerbate his injury and get taken off in the 50th minute. It remains to be seen as to how serious the injury is and how long he will be out of action.

This comes after reports emerged that Barcelona’s La Liga rivals Sevilla are interested in signing Nico in the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old, for his part, has always wanted to succeed at Barcelona and will return to the club at the end of the season with hope that he can find a place in Xavi’s plans for next term.

Meanwhile, Barcelona also do not have plans to sell the La Masia graduate right away. However, should significant offers arrive, the Catalans are not averse to the possibility of selling him given their Financial Fair Play problems and the need to generate revenue.

Nico has played 16 times for Valencia so far this term, scoring one goal. An update on his injury is awaited for the time being. As for his future at Barcelona, only time will tell whether he stays, leaves for another loan spell or is sold permanently.