La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are reportedly tracking the progress of 19-year-old Argentine midfield sensation Matias Alejandro Galarza.
According to a report by Spanish publication SPORT, Matias Alejandro Galarza has popped up on the radar of Barcelona. The Catalan giants have been closely monitoring the progress of the 19-year-old Argentinos Juniors midfield sensation and will soon send delegates to Argentina in relation to the youngster.
Matias Alejandro Galarza is widely regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Argentina. The teenage prodigy spent his formative years in his homeland before earning his first-team breakthrough at Argentinos Juniors last season. And he has continued his progress in the recently-commenced campaign.
The 19-year-old has turned out four times thus far in the 2022 season, already finding the back of the net once. Galarza’s performances have prompted journalists and pundits to compare him with Argentine legend Juan Roman Riquelme. And his exploits have not gone unnoticed in Europe, with Barcelona among his prospective suitors.
Barcelona could enter the transfer market for a central midfielder in the summer transfer window, as Sergio Busquets is in the twilight of his illustrious career. In addition, Riqui Puig will likely depart Camp Nou ahead of the 2022/23 season after falling to the bottom of the pecking order.
As a result, several midfielders have recently been linked with Barcelona, with widespread reports linking Franck Kessie with a Bosman move to Camp Nou. And Galarza could be a viable long-term solution in the middle of the park for Barcelona, provided he continues his upward trajectory.
Barcelona will soon send representatives to Argentina before compiling a report on Galarza. In addition to the 19-year-old midfield sensation, River Plate wonderkid Santiago Simon has also emerged on Barcelona’s radar, and the Catalan giants want a coach to confirm if the two youngsters are worth their salt.
Galarza’s current contract runs until 2025, meaning Barcelona might need to pay a premium to secure the services of the 19-year-old. For now, the Argentine prodigy has emerged on Barcelona’s radar, and it remains to be seen if the Blaugrana will firm up interest in him in the weeks and months to come.
