Barcelona End Interest In 34years Old Laliga Veteran

In an intriguing turn of events, Barcelona has redirected its efforts towards securing the signature of Marcelo Brozovic, effectively ruling out the possibility of signing Dani Parejo from Villarreal, according to a report from reputable source Mundo Deportivo .

With Sergio Busquets’ future at the club uncertain, Barcelona had identified Parejo as one of their backup options should their pursuit of Brozovic prove unsuccessful. However, recent developments suggest that the Catalan giants still have a promising opportunity to acquire the services of the 30-year-old midfielder, who has reportedly declined an offer from Al Nassr and is now ready to don the Blaugrana jersey.

As it stands, a potential move for Parejo appears to be off the table for the time being. The La Liga champions have firmly set their sights on Brozovic as the primary target to bolster their midfield ranks.

Formerly a preferred choice of Barcelona legend Xavi, Parejo was regarded as a viable short-term replacement for Busquets due to his skill set and experience. Additionally, the fact that Parejo had entered the final year of his contract at Villarreal, coupled with a release clause enabling his departure on a free transfer, had captured the attention of the Barcelona hierarchy.

However, despite an impressive campaign in the 2022/23 season, Parejo’s age and his position in the latter stages of his career generated mixed opinions within the club. Consequently, Barcelona has decided to completely rule out pursuing the Spanish midfielder for the upcoming summer transfer window.

With their focus now firmly fixed on Brozovic, Barcelona aims to secure the services of the Croatian playmaker to reinforce their midfield options. The potential arrival of Brozovic could bring a fresh dynamic to the Barcelona squad and provide a suitable replacement for the influential Busquets.