Luis Enrique has recommended the signing of Celta Vigo defender David Costas, a youngster who made his debut under the current Barcelona coach during his time in Galicia.
A report by Barcelona-based Newspaper Sport claims the treble-winning coach believes one of the reasons Barça B were relegated from La Segunda this season was because of the lack of quality in defence, especially in the Central part of the back four.
The three main Central Backs Edgar Ie, Bagnack and Diagne have not lived up to expectation and Lucho is worried by the lack of young defenders at the club.
It is Luis Enrique’s priority to improve this area as he feels he may need to make use of the youngsters in the future.
Sport claims he wants young defenders with potential and, if possible, with Primera Division experience.
David Costas, who is a Spain U21 international, fills the criteria. He is a physical 20-year old and is around 1.85m tall.
The youngster does not get playing minutes at Celta and has featured only once in the league this season with the major of his appearances being in the Copa del Rey.
Under Luis Enrique, it was a whole different story. Costas made his debut against Real Betis at the Benito Villamrin and played 17 matches for Celta’s first team.
Lucho knows the player well and values his speed, his technical ability and the way he can adapt to a new surrounding and also new positions.
During his time as Celta Vigo’s coach, Luis Enrique once praised the defender.
“David is bringing more [to the team] than I expected. I would give him 10 out of 10 and I have told him that.” Lucho said.
David Costas has a release clause of €10m but no one knows, he may become a Barcelona player.
This post was last modified on December 14, 2018 9:55 am
Super Falcons player Asisat Oshoala has just landed a deal with a leading smartphone brand,… Read More
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has stated that he did not force the… Read More
Fortunate Ndidi, wife of Leceister City player Wilfred Ndidi, has taken to social media to… Read More
KRC Genk's striker Tolu Arokodare has not suffered any major complications after suffering an ugly… Read More
Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho, has stirred up exit speculations following his subdued response to… Read More
Nigeria's football has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of Finidi George as… Read More