FC Barcelona dreams of being able to find a new Brazilian crack to write its future. And at the left-back position, an 18-year-old kid makes the Blaugrana salivate. Considered the new Marcelo, this nugget is the new defensive target of the Catalan leaders.
FC Barcelona continues to scan the South American market in search of its next nugget, and this time, the eyes of Catalan recruiters fall on João Victor de Souza Menezes. Only 18 years old, this Brazilian left-back, currently playing for his training club, is already nicknamed the “new Marcelo”. Endowed with refined technique, offensive flair and an impressive vision of the game for his age, João Victor perfectly embodies the profile sought by Barça: a player capable of embedding the future of the club in a playing tradition flamboyant and creative.
A strategy focused on the future
The Blaugrana’s interest in João Victor de Souza Menezes is part of a strategic approach: renewing and solidifying their defensive options. With Jordi Alba leaving the club and depth at the position remaining limited, the young Brazilian could be the ideal answer. His style, combining dynamism and elegance, recalls that of the best Brazilian full-backs in history. But his transfer will not be simple: several European clubs, like Chelsea, are also following this prodigy.
Barcelona ready to bet big
To snatch João Victor de Souza Menezes from the competition, Barcelona will have to be persuasive, despite still constrained finances. However, Catalan leaders are convinced that this rough diamond can become a solid asset. Marcelo’s impact at Real Madrid is still remembered, like that of Roberto Carlos before him.
