Riqui Puig came up through the ranks of Barcelona’s youth system before making his first team debut in 2018. Despite finding himself as part of the senior squad, the midfielder has struggled for minutes.
Leeds United showed interest to take the 22-year-old on a loan deal in the past, but a deal with the Whites or another club never took shape.
On Tuesday, we covered claims made by Sport the Spaniard has refused to go out on loan even after the La Liga side encouraged him. It was also stated Puig will have a decision to make after this season in order to avoid seeing his future stagnate at the Camp Nou.
They say he is a ‘very talented footballer’, but ‘needs continuity’ to showcase his qualities. The midfielder’s situation at Barca could mean the Catalan club could facilitate his exit for an ‘affordable price’ after this season.
AC Milan are looking at Xavi Hernández’s man and view him as a potential candidate to replace Franck Kessié [contract expires in June and refused to sign an extension] next season.
The Serie A club are joined by Marcelo Bielsa’s side as it’s claimed Leeds are another team who have interest in Puig.
With Barcelona reportedly ready to sell Puig for an ‘affordable price’, Leeds could be in contention to sign him in the summer. Despite the claims of a sale, a loan deal would perhaps be likelier, given Puig’s reluctance to let go of his Camp Nou dream.
