While bringing in the required reinforcements, selling players, and finalizing contract renewals would be the priority for FC Barcelona this summer, they will also have to take care of some of the players that have grown in the youth academy.
Chadi Riad is one such player, who has grown significantly in the last few years at the Barcelona subsidiary, and a decision needs to be made regarding his future soon. One factor that may significantly impact his future is whether Barcelona Atlètic are promoted to the Second Division or remains in their current league tier.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Mateu Alemany will be raising the subject of Riad’s future in the technical meetings with Xavi and other board members with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2024.
Riad had a good chance of getting promoted to the first team, but Inigo Martinez’s arrival will block him from getting into the first team. One of the options for the youngster is to remain a part of the Barcelona Atletic and reinforce the first team whenever an opportunity arises.
There is also the option of the player going on loan to another club, where he will get more opportunities to make an appearance in the first team. FC Waalwijk, which plays in the Eredivisie, is currently following him closely.
The Dutch club already tried signing him last season, and would try again this season, but the player himself is not contemplating a move away from Barcelona as of now.
Riad is part of the Morocco U-20 squad and is a player that is significantly liked by Xavi and his assistants. He has already trained with the first team and has also made his debut for the first team as well.
His strength, explosiveness, aerial abilities, defensive positioning, and calmness on the ball are some of the skills that have highlighted him to the club’s sporting department.
As Barcelona higher-ups delve into the complexities of financial fair play issues, the future trajectory of Chadi Riad remains an intriguing storyline to follow. Will he remain with the subsidiary, make a breakthrough to the first team, leave permanently, or embark on a loan adventure? Only time will unveil the next chapter in the young defender’s promising career.
