Barcelona are reportedly aiming to snap up Atletico Madrid star Mario Hermoso on a free swap forward of the upcoming 2024-25 marketing campaign.
Hermoso, 28, has established himself as a daily starter for his facet since becoming a member of them for €25 million from RCD Espanyol in 2019. He has helped them raise a La Liga title up to now, that includes in 153 matches up to now.
A left-footed ball-playing centre-back, the Spaniard’s present deal is ready to run out in June 2024. He’s but to signal an extension at his workforce and could be accessible for a free switch on the finish of this ongoing month.
Now, based on Fichajes.web, Barcelona have determined to signal a brand new defender to strengthen their defence within the upcoming summer season. They’ve earmarked Hermoso as a goal on account of his contractual scenario.
Moreover, Barcelona supervisor Xavi Hernandez is considered a giant admirer of the ex-Actual Madrid youth participant. He’s impressed with the defender’s potential to play at each centre-back and left-back if required.
Thus far this season, Hermoso has helped Atletico register seven clear sheets in 24 total appearances, bagging two targets within the course of.
Xavi apologises to Barcelona followers after 4-1 Supercopa closing defeat towards Actual Madrid
Earlier this Sunday (January 14), Barcelona slumped to a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Actual Madrid of their Supercopa de Espana closing contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Vinicius Jr. scored a hat-trick and Rodrygo netted as soon as, whereas Robert Lewandowski bagged one objective for his membership.
After the tip of the ultimate on the Al-Awwal Stadium, Blaugrana boss Xavi Hernandez issued a number of apologies to his membership’s supporters for an underwhelming outing. He instructed Movistar (h/t ESPN):
“It is a shame. We had a lot of hope going into the final and we’ve produced our worst performance. We started badly, we had a chance to come back, but the penalty killed the game. We were never comfortable. Madrid did a lot of damage on the counter and in transition. We apologise to the fans, we didn’t compete, but I’ve experienced a lot of defeats with this club. Barça will come back.”
Accepting accountability for his facet’s below-par end result, Xavi concluded:
“It’s a moment to say sorry to the supporters and accept the criticism that comes. We did not show the side of the team we should have in a final, especially against Madrid. We were at our worst today in the worst scenario possible and it’s a trophy lost. I am responsible. I accept the criticism and we will keep working hard.”
Barcelona, who lifted the La Liga title by 10 factors final time period, are fourth within the 2023-24 league standings with 41 factors from 19 video games up to now.
