DBasia.news – Barcelona coach, Quique Setien, has confirmed that his team is currently considering in looking for a new striker. This was done after Luis Suarez entered the operating table and was threatened to be unable to play until the end of the season.
The injury that Luis Suarez suffered has made Barcelona currently only possess one central attacker, namely Antoine Griezmann. However, throughout this season, he more often operates as a winger. For this reason, Quique Setien feels El Barca needs to bring in a new striker.
“It’s true that we did talk about it. However, we still have to do a few things first, “Quique Setien said regarding Barcelona’s plan to purchase a new striker, as quoted by Diario Sport.
Furthermore, the former Real Betis coach revealed, “This is an issue that I cannot answer. I have discussed this with the club, but there is nothing concrete. “
Quique Setien also emphasized that he wasn’t worried about the lack of options on the front lines. According to him, despite the need for a new striker, there are other things more important to think about right now, namely the matches against Ibiza and Valencia.
Quique Setien Wants Rodrigo Moreno
Even so, the rumors circulating revealed that Quique Setien actually has a certain target. He is Valencia striker and Spanish national team player, Rodrigo Moreno. Superdeporte even reported, the name of the attacker had been proposed by Setien to Barcelona’s management.
In his discussion, Superdeporte revealed, “Although Barca are currently carrying out other options to replace the injured Luis Suarez, the new coach has given up the name of Rodrigo Moreno. The Valencia striker is now one of Barcelona’s main targets. “
The process of recruiting the 28-year-old player was certainly not easy. After making sure to qualify for the top 16 of the Champions League, Valencia decided not to release the player in January. Including Rodrigo Moreno.
However, rumors of Setien’s interest in bringing jn Rodrigo Moreno to Camp Nou are said to have caused Valencia to waver. According to Superdeporte, Los Ches has set a price of 60 million euros for the player who is still under contract until 2022.
Quique Setien’s desire to bring in Rodrigo Moreno was actually rather
surprising. As although succeeding with the Spanish national team, the striker
did not show extraordinary sharpness with Valencia on the LaLiga stage this
season. In 17 games, he has only scored 2 goals. He even has a better assist
record, of 8.