Who will be Barcelona's goalkeeper next season?

Oier Olazábal

The current Barcelona B goalkeeper, he would fit the Barcelona mantra of replace from within just like Valdes did when he usurped Argentine goalkeeper Roberto Bonano. At 24-years-old he offers the long term suitability that Barcelona want and he wouldn’t cost the club a penny, meaning that funding a move for a world class defender such as Mats Hummels to replace the aging Carlos Puyol would stay on the cards. Although tenable it would be very surprising if Barcelona opted for Olazabal as he is very inexperienced with only one Barcelona appearance to his name.

Barcelona are blessed that Valdes forewarned them a year ago about his desire to leave, giving the club adequate time to find a replacement. Who that replacement will be only time can tell.