The departure of “Colo” Barco has long been an open secret, especially since his last start in La Liga in the red and white jersey in the draw against Athletic Club in San Mamés. The left-back’s poor defensive performance not only led to Xavier García-Pimienta replacing him at half-time, due to the considerable gap created in that area, but it also meant that the Argentine was never able to regain the confidence of the Catalan coach. This situation fueled rumors about his premature departure from the club, despite a contract which runs until June 30, 2025.
Looking at the player’s history, it is clear that Barco’s move to Sevilla was judged to be a failure. While his performances were not entirely negative, they lacked the consistency required to flourish at the highest levels of world football. A talent like “Colo” Barco, who was integrated into the English market after only managing one season with some regularity at Boca Juniors, his second season in professional football, had to face inherent challenges. Such youth, without having had the opportunity to play more matches for his training club, logically leads to the conclusion that his transition to Europe could be all the more complex.
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