June 24th 2024.
It seems that Chelsea is well on their way to securing the signing of Marc Guiu from Barcelona. Recent reports from Spain suggest that the Premier League side has taken a significant step towards adding the young striker to their roster. This comes after Chelsea activated Guiu's release clause of €6 million, making him available for transfer.
Guiu, who is only 18 years old, made his debut for Barcelona's first team last season and managed to score two goals in seven appearances. However, with fierce competition for a spot in Barca's attack, he found himself playing more regularly for their B team. Nonetheless, he still managed to impress, scoring six goals in 17 games.
But it seems that Guiu's time with Barcelona B may have come to an end as they were recently defeated in their promotion play-off. Meanwhile, Chelsea has wasted no time in making a move for the young forward. According to Gerard Romero, the Blues have shown their intent to pay Guiu's release clause and are currently in advanced talks with him.
While Bayern Munich was also reportedly interested in Guiu, it appears that Chelsea is now the front-runner to secure his signature. And with the release clause in his contract, it seems that the Catalan club will have no say in the matter.
Guiu's debut for Barcelona was a memorable one, as he scored with only his second touch to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. His performance caught the eye of former Barcelona player and current manager, Xavi, who praised the young striker.
"Marc, a local kid, makes the difference for us," Xavi said. "I have thought about him because he has a goal, a spark, and I like him personally. I have no problems looking in the academy. Quite the opposite. I give the confidence that they gave me when I was 17, 18 years old.
"I’m surprised that they’re not scared. I see them with a spark. They look at me with a face like, 'give me a try, and you’ll see that it’s going to be fine'. I saw it with Gavi, Balde, Lamine, Fermin, and I saw Marc. He does not look scared."
It's evident that Xavi has a lot of faith in Guiu, which makes it even more exciting for Chelsea fans to see him potentially joining their team. With his talent and potential, Guiu could be an exciting addition to the Blues' attacking options.
But for now, it seems that Chelsea is well on their way to winning the race for Marc Guiu, and fans can't wait to see him don the blue jersey. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer.
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