Barcelona monitoring a coveted gem from Netherlands, player also desires to play at Camp Nou

Photo by NESimages/Raymond Smit/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

The UEFA Youth League 2022-23 season concluded recently with AZ U-19 winning the tournament. From among the players that generated the most interest in the tournament, AZ’s striker Mexx Meerdink was perhaps the most conspicuous.

Meerdink was one of the main factors that allowed AZ to win this prestigious tournament, especially with his goal-scoring abilities. He scored a total of 9 goals in 6 matches, which made him a joint top scorer in the tournament, along with Panathaikos’ Bilal Mazhar.

In the final match against Hadjuk Split, AZ won 5-0, with Meerdink scoring two of his team’s 5 goals. These two goals were scored only after coming off the bench, as he had not been 100% fit, and had missed the semi-final against Sporting CP.

However, it was not only about the final match, as the player’s goal-scoring run continued throughout the tournament. He opened his goals account in the UEFA Youth League with a goal against Shamrock, but his more noteworthy goals came against the youth teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Against FC Barcelona, the player scored two goals in the round of 16, while against Real Madrid, in the quarter-finals, he scored another goal.

Owing to these strong performances, he has generated interest of the biggest clubs in Europe. FC Barcelona have been interested in the player since he scored the double against them, and Jordi Cryuff has specifically set his eyes upon him to continue inspecting his growth and development in the coming years.

Barcelona’s hopes of having the talented youngster in their ranks received a boost recently. After his victorious campaign in the Youth League, the player appeared in a T.V. program and openly showed his desire to play for Barcelona in the future as per recent reports from Mundo Deportivo.

Thus, if his developmental trajectory remains in line with his current growth, FC Barcelona can get another talented gem to further strengthen their forward line in the future.

The Latest

Barcelona defender suffers hamstring injury, out for 4 weeks – report

Struggles continue to remain constant for FC Barcelona. Just as they were beginning to find rhythm and form, it seems that Barcelona were due...

Barcelona captain hails Xavi, Felix, Pena after the win against Atletico Madrid

With Marc Andre Ter Stegen out with injury and Sergi Roberto not playing much, FC Barcelona have been captained by the defender Ronald Araujo...

Pedri identifies the main factor that allowed Barcelona to win against Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona got a convincing victory against one of the most in-form teams in La Liga, Atletico Madrid, last night. While the Catalans won...

27-year-old Tottenham midfielder again tempting Barcelona – report

The ACL tear suffered by Pablo Gavi in the last international break significantly changes the plans of FC Barcelona for the coming months. Gavi’s...

Barcelona captain unlikely to play again in 2023 – report

Marc Andre Ter Stegen has been one of the most important players for FC Barcelona for almost seven years, and his performances were crucial...

Xavi reacts following Barcelona 1-0 Atletico Madrid: “Best match of the season”

The clash against Atletico Madrid was one that Barcelona had airmarked on their calendar. The Blaugranes have been struggling to find rhythm this season,...

Barcelona defender’s change against Atletico was precautionary, no serious injury – report

FC Barcelona overcame Atletico Madrid in convincing fashion in front of the Montjuic crowd. Ending the game through a 1-0 scoreline coupled with a...

Injured Barcelona captain may have to go through surgery – report

FC Barcelona have just recently emerged victorious following a grand display against Atletico Madrid. However, given the rather poor fortunes of Barça with luck...

Barcelona academy keeper denies Atletico Madrid with two crucial saves – report

Arguably the biggest win for Barcelona in terms of morale came against Atletico Madrid. Xavi’s men have overcome Diego Simeone’s Atletico based on sheer...