Barcelona pulled a masterstroke by adding youth, talent and the Barca culture to their squad via the signing of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax this winter. But while that move could be seen as a big boost to the club from various perspectives, it could also produce a negative effect by hindering the development of their own youth products.
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The young midfielder, Ruqui Puig is one of the exciting talents emerging from the Barcelona youth system right now. The 19-year-old has proved his incredible abilities and maturity in a couple of games this year and many expect him to develop into one of Barca's midfield maestros in the future.
However, the competition for places at the Nou Camp right now could disturb the steady development of the young playmaker and by introducing Frenkie de Jong into an already congested midfield, the Catalans might be adding the last straw that breaks the camel's back.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.