Barcelona let a number of players leave during the 2024 summer transfer window, but one player that was forcibly taken was Marc Guiu. Chelsea triggered his €6m, and when he knocked back a contract offer from the Catalans, he made the move to the West London-based side.
Guiu has struggled for minutes in the Premier League, but he has thrived in the UEFA Conference League. He has scored five in his last two appearances in the competition, which included a hat-trick against Shamrock Rovers.
After this performance, Chelsea hero Joe Cole spoke on Guiu, and also criticised Barcelona for allowing his departure to take place (via Diario AS).
“How have Barcelona let him go? This boy in two years could be a consolidated number nine. think he can go far. Barcelona made a mistake.”
Guiu’s situation was the second time in two summers that Barcelona let a talented youngster slip through their fingers, after Arnau Tenas left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. They should be looking to learn in order to avoid this happening again in the future.
Hritangshu93
48
Barcelona didn't exactly want to let him go.....he rejected a new contract.....so it's his decision..... Cole should remember that...... and if any player is even 1% less committed.....they should not stay ..... that's our motto
Cikcelmuy
36
Scoring against Shamrock Rovers from Ireland, with 2 goals assisted by defenders, now he's over the world, that's English legends for you
Daobcdnoru
24
what mistake ? a player who wants to go can't be forced to stay