Xavi’s Bold Call Costs Barcelona a Blockbuster Move
Barcelona reportedly passed on Julián Álvarez in 2022 after Xavi favored Ferran Torres. A Mundo Deportivo report claimed Torres would bring a stronger attacking boost. Manchester City had kept tabs on Álvarez and sealed a mid-season deal with loan terms. Barcelona is still paying off Torres’ signing, while Torres has flourished this season, ranking among Barça’s top scorers behind Lewandowski and Rafinha.