Dreaming of signing Lionel Messi, Barcelona could end up opting for a “lower cost” reinforcement. According to the newspaper Sport, the midfielder palm treesRaphael Veiga, is a target of the Catalan club in the next transfer window.
In order to fit the standards set by the fair play financially, Barcelona would have to cut spending for next season and save on signings. According to the Spanish vehicle, Raphael Veiga’s name is being observed by the club.
Veiga is a pillar of Abel Ferreira’s team, which won two Libertadores Cupsone Brazil’s Cup is the last Brazilian championship. The midfielder has a contract with Palmeiras until 2026 and Barcelona could offer around 15 million euros to hire the athlete, according to Sport.
Despite never having played in Europe, the newspaper describes Raphael Veiga as very “experienced, with an understanding of the game and knows how to deal with pressure, especially in Libertadores games”. In addition, it highlights the “winning mentality and personality” of the 27-year-old player.
Palmeiras standout, Veiga was also present in the last call-up of the Brazilian national team, in March. The player was called up by interim Ramón Menezes and played in Brazil’s friendly against Morocco, in Tangier.
“It’s a goal (playing in Europe). I’m more and more prepared for it. It’s logical that things happen in the time that have to happen, but it’s a dream of mine, yes. Who knows in the near future things don’t happen.. .”, said Raphael Veiga at a press conference with the Brazilian national team.
“It is logical that there are some countries that, from watching the games, it already fills our eyes. England, Spain… These are the places that I like to see the most, it is the football that I follow the most. I would stay with these two countries “, added the midfielder.
In the current season, Raphael Veiga has already scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 20 matches played. Palmeiras occupies the vice-leadership of the Brazilian Championship, with 14 points added, and is in second place in group C of the Libertadores, with two victories.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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