Often times, Barcelona will end up facing off against their opponents both on and off the field. The clashes on the pitch are just one half of any half-decent rivalry, as things may also happen outside of the pitch. For Barcelona, their latest opponents to have an issue in both spheres of the game looks to be Paris Saint-Germain.
The French club will first and foremost be the opponents for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. La Blaugrana will face their Parisian opponents first in Paris and then in Barcelona. However, as per a recent set of reports, that is not all where they will be competing it seems.
As highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, both Barcelona and PSG are currently being linked to a certain Brazilian defender. Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos, or just known simply as Murillo, is a player who currently defends the badge and colors of Premier League side Nottingham Forest, and just so happens to have invited some great European interest.
Having arrived at the English club in the summer of 2023, his journey in England has not been long. On an individual level, he is seen as a player who provides great quality and consistency. Moreover, the report states that his price would not be too high either, something that suits Barcelona.
Hailing from São Paulo, he was formerly from Corinthians. It took close to €12 million and €3 million in variables to bring him to England after that. Now, however, clubs like Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Arsenal are all currently linked to him.
With his current side struggling in the Premier League, a change of scenery may be needed. Battling relegation for now, there is no telling if they will even be in the top flight of English football next season.
Thus, options like FC Barcelona that guarantee football at the very highest level then become even more enticing from a sporting perspective.
