Highly-rated Barcelona youngster pushing for an exit, has asked super-agent to help

To the dismay to Barcelona fans, Nico Gonzalez is pushing for a move away from the club, according to a report published by SPORT.

The midfielder, now 20, knows his options will be limited next season in a highly competitive midfield of Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi, Sergio Busquets, and now Franck Kessie.

He believes he can do better than just a bench role and is looking for suitors in the hopes of finding game time. As such, Nico has sought help from his agent Jorge Mendes, who is an expert at finding the best clubs for his clients.

The problem with this, however, is that Xavi likes Nico a lot and refuses to let him go despite the options at this disposal.

While the Spaniard played a defensive midfield role for Barcelona B during the 2020/21 campaign, he was regularly deployed as a central midfielder by Xavi last season.

Nico’s ball-carrying skills and ability to pave his way out of tight situations mirrored that of de Jong. He also scored a couple of crucial goals for Barcelona – an 85th-minute winner against Elche, and the opening goal in a 2-2 draw against Osasuna.

While it would be fair to assume Nico’s minutes will be limited next season, it is important to remember that the World Cup will be played in the middle of the campaign, which increases the risks of injuries and fatigue.

Unless Xavi can convince him otherwise, it seems, rather unfortunately, that this is just the start of an entire saga surrounding Nico.