End clap for Bojan Krkic after a career rich in twists and turns. If his trophy cabinet was well filled from his debut at FC Barcelona, the one who was nicknamed the “future Messi” will always leave a taste of unfinished business.
Bojan Krkic, one more player who did not confirm the hopes placed in him on his debut. At only 32 years old, he will officially end his international career on Thursday. The La Masia-trained player hinted as much this Wednesday on Instagram and the spanish press confirms it.
Always remained strongly attached to FC Barcelona, the striker failed to overcome the pressure put on his shoulders. Nicknamed the “future Messi” because of his ability with the ball, he did not enjoy the same career as the illustrious Argentinian.
unbearable pressure
Flamboyant with the Spanish U17s (16 goals in 20 games), he quickly found himself upgraded to U21 and then to the A. Plunged directly into the deep end, he then lost his footing from his departure from Barça. Bought by Roma in 2011, he loaned to AC Milan the following summer before being bought by the Blaugrana in 2013. Without the hoped-for success.
Spanish international only once with the A (against Armenia, in 2011), he lost his rating over the years, signing in less upscale clubs such as Stoke Citythe Montreal Impact or the Fish Kobe. Without a club between January and August 2021 after the end of his contract in Canada, it was alongside Andres Iniesta that he played the last matches of his career.
