Barcelonahave theirSergio Busquetssuccessor inOriol Romeu, who although will not be able to bring the same quality to the role, can fulfil a similar role positionally.
However at the age of 31, and turning 32 in September, it is fair to call Romeu a stop-gap solution. Xavi Hernandez is already looking to potential replacements for Romeu down the line, and with funds limited, is scouring La Masia for potential.
As perSport, he has settled on 17-year-oldPau Primas a potential option. SpєɴԀing last season with the under-19 B side, Prim has drawn attention at La Masia for his similarities with Busquets stylistically.
Prim has spent a number of training sessions with the first team, and although Marc Casado was tried there in the Champions League last November, Prim is the player Xavi is keeping the closest eye on.
As with all young players, naming them as a successor to a certain player is problematic, as it then creates expectation that said starlet can emulate the exact skillset of that player. However it is encouraging forBarcelonathat Xavi is first looking at La Masia rather than the market.
