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5 Strikers that Xavi Hernandez brought to Barcelona in January 2022, Number 1 Champions of the 2020 European Cup: Okezone Bola

XAVI Hernandez hunting for attackers in the winter transfer window which opens January 1, 2022. Unmitigated, according to reports Sportskeeda, Xavi Hernandez Hunt down five names at once!

Of these five names, one or two of them will land at the Estadio Camp Nou. Bringing in a new attacker is an urgent need, considering Barcelona does not have a top-notch striker following the injury to Sergio Aguero. So, what are the names of the players in question?

Here are 5 strikers that Xavi Hernandez brought to Barcelona in January 2022:

5. Cedric Bakambu (Beijing Gouan)


Cedric Bakambu has been playing for Chinese club Beijing Gouan since 2018. Mentas in 87 matches, Cedric Bakambu packed 58! The sensational goal record attracted Xavi Hernandez.

The Congolese striker didn’t have to adapt much to Spanish football. Because, he had defended Villarreal in the 2015-2018 period. In that period, Cedric Bakambu collected 47 goals from 105 matches with The Yellow Submarine – Villarreal’s nickname.

4. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal)

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Alexandre Lacazette’s contract with Arsenal expires on June 30, 2022. However, until now there is no sign of the striker with the French passport extending his contract with Arsenal.

Therefore, instead of getting no money at all by keeping the player until the summer of 2022, Arsenal have the potential to release Lacazette in the winter of 2022. With Arsenal this season, Lacazette has scored three goals from nine matches.

3. Edinson Cavani (Manchester United)

Edinson Cavani

The presence of Cristiano Ronaldo made Cavani bounce off the bench. Had started when Solskjaer relied on a 3-5-2 pattern, but it is believed that in future matches the coach will leave this formation.

Because, Manchester United just lost 0-2 to Manchester City when relying on a 3-5-2 pattern. Therefore, the dipper was welcomed, Xavi Hernandez’s interest would be won by Edinson Cavani.

2. Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina)

Dusan Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic, who has a Serbian passport, has appeared fierce in the last two seasons with Fiorentina. This season from 13 matches in all competitions, Dusan Vlahovc scored 10 goals!

Therefore, Barcelona need a sharp striker like Dusan Vlahovic. After the death of Luis Suarez in the summer of 2020, Barcelona no longer have sharp bombers.

1. Andrea Belotti (Turin)

Andrea Belotti

Andrea Belotti needs a club that can help him develop. That’s what he didn’t get with Torino.

Therefore, leaving for Barcelona can be an option. Moreover, the coach who is chasing Belotti is Xavi Hernandez, one of the rising tacticians.

When bringing Italy to the Euro 2020 champions, Andrea Belotti was only a cover for Ciro immobile. It’s not impossible by defending Barcelona and performed well, Belotti managed to shift the Italian League’s top scorer three times.

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