Barcelona are increasingly looking towards younger players to help fill their needs, and there is no greater need than the one to replace Sergio Busquets. While none of the youngsters are likely to do so immediately, it seems clear that the Blaugrana are scouring the globe for the next impressive pivot.
The theory is that Barcelona will bring in Oriol Romeu from Girona, who turns 32 this year, from Girona. His signing would be a cheaper alternative, and tie them over at the pivot position for one or two seasons until they can save the funds for, or develop his eventual replacement.
One of the candidates is 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Oscar Zambrano. As noted by MD, Zambrano idolised Busquets and Andres Iniests growing up. Reportedly, it was Ronald Araujo’s agent that recommended him to Barcelona.
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