Barcelona have finally signed another left-back and it’s none other than Real Betis starlet Junior Firpo. The Spain U21 star had a good season with Los Verdiblancos last time out and has managed to secure a dream move to the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old will now hope to compete with Jordi Alba for a first-team spot, so let’s have a look at what Firpo can bring to his new team.
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While his attacking prowess is definitely noteworthy, Firpo has a unique style of play wherein he tries to break away from his defensive formation and try to regain possession by tackling.