It’s taken two long years, but Nélson Semedo is finally in his happy place at Barcelona. The Portuguese has been the second option to converted full-back Sergi Roberto ever since joining the club, but things are about to change this season.
Despite being linked with a move away from the club, Semedo was deemed untouchable by the club and the promise was kept: Barça rejected every approach made by Semedo before they even became real offers, and Ernesto Valverde has assured Semedo he’s going to be the starting right-back with Moussa Wagué as his backup and Roberto returning to his original place in midfield.