400x250 | 640x400 | 120x75 | 75x75

safetotositepro11   Image Posted May.9th, 2024, viewed 157 times

Brazilian winger 'ambiguous at Barcelona', 'synergizes with Son Heung-min' at Spurs

Brazilian winger Jafinha, 28, is in an ambiguous position at Barcelona. Tottenham's courtship of him is persistent.

Barcelona winger Hapinha is open to a move this summer and Tottenham are one of the most realistic destinations, according to Spain's Mundo Deportivo on Sunday. The winger has been a consistent target for Spurs. With Barcelona looking to sell, it is likely that Tottenham will be aggressive in their recruitment efforts.

"I have to change this squad," said manager Ange Postecoglou in a press conference after the 0-2 loss to Chelsea on March 3, according to the BBC, "I have to do it because I have to build a team that can play our football. "I have to do it because I have to build a team that can play our football, and in order to do that, we have to have exits," he emphasized, hinting at a major squad overhaul this summer.

Spurs have already brought in midfielder James Maddison, striker Brennan Johnson, defender Mickey van der Vaan and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this season, but have also let go of veterans like captain Hugo Lloris and defenders Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez. However, 안전놀이터 Postecoglou is looking to bolster his squad in a more all-encompassing way as he sets his sights on winning the title next season.

Zafinha is the centerpiece of that transformation. Spurs had already been trying to sign him since his time at Leeds United. However, the player chose his 'dream club' Barcelona over Spurs in 2022. With the door likely to open again, Spurs are ready to make a move. They have already set a specific transfer fee of €55 million.

Capable of playing on either wing or as an attacking midfielder, he has the dribbling skills, pace, and goal-scoring ability to make a difference. In his first season at Barcelona, he finished with 10 goals and 12 assists in 50 games, including seven goals and seven assists in 36 league games. This season, he was just as good with 9 goals and 12 assists in 35 games, including 5 goals and 9 assists in 26 league games. However, at Barcelona, he has been rotated with the likes of Ramin Yamal, João Felix, and Fermin López, making it difficult for him to be a regular starter.

If he were to join Spurs, he would be a solid right winger. He'll have to compete with Dejan Kuluczewski, but in terms of experience and skill, he'll have the edge. With Hafinha on the right side, he and Son Heung-min would form a synergistic attacking line. If Son plays up front, Hafinha could play on the left side.

However, it won't be easy to change his mind. Barcelona will put him on the market, but the player himself wants to stay. He"s wearing the shirt of his dream club and wants to stay committed to the club. He"s already rejected a huge offer from a Saudi Arabian club. According to Spain"s Sport, he hasn"t even hired an agent recently and has closed himself off to the outside world.

Community Critique