Video: Barcelona starlet keeps his promise as he gifts boots to a fan

Barcelona’s young midfielder Riqui Puig is winning over fans’ hearts all around social media after a video of his heartwarming gesture towards a fan has gone viral.

The 23-year-old came across a fan while driving and stopped to sign an autograph for him on a picture. In the first clip, Riqui is heard saying, as he signs the autograph: “If I can, tomorrow I’ll bring you the boots.”

To everyone’s surprise, Puig did in fact seem to return the next day to the same spot, where the fan was waiting for the player. Puig then stopped his car and rolled down the windows and as promised, hands over the boots to the elated fan, saying: “You’re welcome, have them.”

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While this season has not been ideal for Riqui Puig in terms of game time, he has been patiently waiting to prove himself to coach Ronald Koeman. After what initially seemed like discord between the two, Puig seems to be very slowly but surely moving up the ranks.

The midfielder has played a total of 494 minutes for Barcelona so far this season across 20 appearances. He even scored his first competitive goal for the club. Despite not having the ideal conditions his attitude towards fans and his professionalism are always really exciting to see. It is only a matter of time before he gets to showcase his boundless talent regularly.