The permanent signing of Pau Víctor from Girona was Barcelona’s first piece of business of the 2024-25 season and went largely unnoticed by those who didn’t follow the striker’s excellent performances for Barça Atlètic on loan last year, but his showing in the preseason opener against Manchester City certainly made him a household name among Barça fans.
His calm and composed finish for the first goal and the beautiful dummy that allowed Pablo Torre to score the second in Barça’s 2-2 draw with Pep Guardiola’s side were the highlights of a complete performance from a 22-year-old who has all the attributes of a high-level striker, and those qualities have been highly appreciated by his coach.