Chelsea ‘on the verge of signing’ 18-year-old Barcelona star Marc Guiu after pouncing to trigger the striker’s shockingly low release clause
- Marc Guiu scored two goals in seven appearances after making his breakthrough
- The striker is nearing a transfer to Chelsea after a release clause was activated there
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Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Barcelona youngster Marc Guiu, according to reports in Spain.
The 18-year-old striker broke into the first team in the 2023/24 season, scoring twice in seven games in all competitions.
However, it appears the striker has played his last game for Barcelona as he is set to join Chelsea, as reported by Marca.
The Blues have activated Guiu’s £5million release clause and beat off competition from Bayern Munich to land the player.
Barcelona view him as having great potential and offered him a new contract, but were unable to reach an agreement before Chelsea made him an ‘unbeatable’ offer.
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Barcelona youngster Marc Guiu, according to reports
New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca spoke to Guiu several times and he plans to have the youngster in the first team next season.
Guiu is attracted to Chelsea’s project with young players and believes the Premier League suits his playing style.
He made his Barcelona debut under Xavi against Athletic Bilbao last October, scoring with his second touch in a 1-0 win.
After Guiu’s immediate impact, Xavi said: ‘Marc, a local boy, makes the difference for us.
The 18-year-old scored with his second touch on his senior debut against Athletic Bilbao
“I’ve been thinking about him because he has a purpose, a spark, and I personally like him. I have no problem looking into the academy. Quite the opposite. I give the confidence they gave me when I was 17, 18 years old.
‘I’m surprised they’re not scared. I see them with a spark. They look at me with an expression like: ‘just try it and you’ll see that it will turn out fine’.
‘I saw it with Gavi, Balde, Lamine, Fermin, and I saw Marc. He doesn’t look scared.’
