The January transfer window is open across various European Leagues and many clubs have wasted no time in assessing their respective squads as they aim to sign reinforcements this winter.
After signing a number of incredible superstars including the likes of Arturo Vidal, Arthur Melo, Clement Lenglet and Malcolm during the summer transfer window, Barcelona is still keen to bolster their squad with fresh faces. One player who has been linked with a move to Camp Nou during the past few weeks is Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder, Adrien Rabiot.
Regardless of the situation, below are the three reasons why Barcelona do not need to sign French midfielder.
#3 Competition in the midfield
Considering how impressive Barcelona’s midfield has been this season and the level of competition among their superstars in the center of the pitch so far, it is quite clear the Catalans do not need to add another midfielder to their squad at the moment.
Such has been the strength of Barcelona’s midfield this season that even Philippe Coutinho has been transferred into attack, leaving the likes Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic and summer signing Arthur Melo to control games from the center of the pitch, while the likes of Arturo Vidal, Denis Suarez, and Rafinha Alcantara have been constantly knocking at first-team opportunities.
With such a competitive and efficient midfield setup, it is totally unnecessary for Barcelona to sign Adrien Rabiot as they have more than enough resources in that department and the acquisition of the Frenchman would only trigger more competition which could also lead to destabilization.
#2 Development of upcoming stars
Another reason why Barcelona do not need to sign Paris Saint Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has to do with the development of their own home-grown talents – fantastic prospects coming from their youth system.
After several years, Barcelona fans are rejoicing once again that their famous academy, La Masia is becoming fruitful once more with a number of exciting young talents emerging from the youth setup and gradually transitioning into the first team.
Therefore, Barcelona should refrain from luring Adrien Rabiot to Camp Nou anytime soon as the addition of the Frenchman could go a long way in limiting the opportunities available to these amazing youngsters in an already competitive midfield.
#1 Poor discipline record
Disciplinary issues surrounding Adrien Rabiot’s career is another reason why Barcelona need to forget about the signing of the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder with the Frenchman having maintained a controversial reputation with both club and country throughout his career.
The fact that he has been rebellious to the club that produced him is one important signal for Barcelona to be cautious while his decision to pull himself out of Didier Deschamp’s World Cup standby list last year. His refusal to pick the manager’s call says a lot about his attitude. Not to mention the controversial nature of his mother and agent, Madame Veronique Rabiot.
