Gustavo Maia will arrive in Barcelona in the middle of August
The Brazilian will be the B team's star signing for the new season
Barcelona's B team next season will be younger than ever and the transfer window will see them lose the spine of the team. Riqui Puig, Ansu Fati and Ronal Araujo will be promoted to the first team, which is what Moncho, Collado and Jorge Cuenca are also hoping for. However, for those three, their futures are likely to be away from Camp Nou, transfers with buybacks.
In this context, a lot is expected from the only signing so far, the Brazilian Gustavo Maia. His arrival will be formalised in the middle of August, SPORT have learned. The situation generated by COVID-19 has slowed things down, especially with how the pandemic has hit Brazil. In addition, the forward must pass a number of PCR controls before having his medical with Barça and signing his contract.
Manaj fails test
The B team have struggled with goals this season. Monchi was the top scorer with 11 from midfield. Rey Manaj will pay the price for Maia's arrival. The club will back the Brazilian, a long with Gerard 'Peque' Hernandez from the U19s, and possibly another signing. Manaj, meanwhile, will be moved on after failing to impress.
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