FC Barcelona have a number of quality La Masia graduates among their ranks, but all of them cannot be incorporated into the squad. Nico Gonzalez is one such player who showed signs of a promising career in his early days at Barcelona, but his loan stint last season did not go exactly as planned, and the player’s future is uncertain for now.
SPORT reports him to be one of the players next in line to leave FC Barcelona. The club has already decided to send the midfielder on loan, and the player is evaluating his options, which include destinations in Spain, England, and Portugal.
The report further claims that the player’s negotiations to play with Portuguese side Porto next season are going smoothly, and Nico can play the next season in Portugal despite the interest from Real Betis. There were contacts between Nico himself and representatives of Betis, but he is more attracted by the Porto project for now.
Nico’s father had recently spoken to the media where he outlined the different offers on the table for the player, but for now, everything indicates that the player will end up at Porto.
The fact that the Portuguese club would be competing in the Champions League could have been one of the factors that helped Nico decide in their favor. Nico can make a decision about this move any time now, and his presence with the Barcelona team for the USA tour is also not confirmed.
The main objective of Nico for the upcoming season is to get regular playing time, something he lacked in his previous loan stint at Valencia. This is an important stage of Nico’s career, and the player would have to plan his next moves wisely if he wants to become a top-class midfielder in years to come.
