The summer transfer speculation has now gone into overdrive.
One of the most interesting stories to be doing the rounds is a potential move for Villarreal striker Giuseppe Rossi to European Champions Barcelona.
Dream
Giuseppe Rossi has described a potential move to Barcelona as a dream.
Then again a move to Barcelona would be a dream move for any player, unless they are a diehard Madridista that is.
Sensational
The Italian international was sensational for the Yellow Submarine last season scoring 32 goals in all competitions. His goals helped the club secure a Champions League qualification berth.
He has always had quality but he is now scoring on a consistent basis. He has had his best season ever and he is now attracting the interest of some Europe’s top clubs.
United
The 24 year-old started off his professional career at Manchester United after coming through the youth ranks at Italian side Parma. Although he showed immense promise at Old Trafford he never managed to become a first team regular in Manchester.
The USA born star was loaned out to Newcastle and former-club Parma before making the switch to La Liga side Villarreal. He has flourished in Spain and in recent seasons has been linked with a move back Manchester United.
The English Champions are believed to be interested in re-signing the 24 year-old this summer but it looks as though he has his heart set on a move to the Nou Camp.
Barcelona
The current Barcelona team are the best of their generation. However every team can benefit from a few good squad additions every so often. The question is though where would Rossi fit in at Barca?
The forward line of Barcelona of Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro were fantastic last season. I can’t see him replacing any of those players in the starting eleven next season. If he did move to Barca he would be an extra attacking option but it could prove a bad move for him at this point in his career.
Starter
I believe that Giuseppe Rossi would be better off staying at Villarreal or moving to a club that can offer him regular first team football. After the season that he has just had he’s unlikely to have a shortage of options.
It’s just a matter of a club being able to make Villarreal’s reported £25million valuation of the player. Only big clubs will be able to afford that sort of fee.
Champions League
Next season if Giuseppe Rossi stays at Villarreal then he will experience Champions League football. He must think long and hard before he leaves the club who have placed so much faith in him.
Hoping
Villarreal are hoping that Giuseppe Rossi decides to stay with their club. They are trying to keep their best players for their assault on the Champions League next season but could struggle to keep their star striker this summer. He signed a contract extension earlier this year but contracts mean nothing nowadays.
I don’t think another season with Villarreal will do his career any harm at all. In fact another season playing for Villarreal may enhance his reputation as a top player. If he moves to Barcelona I fear that Rossi could become just a bit-part player and his talent will be wasted.
Would Giuseppe Rossi be a good signing for Barcelona?
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