Roberto Firmino has been warned in opposition to shifting to Barcelona in the summertime switch window by Rivaldo, regardless of the Brazil legend spending 5 profitable seasons on the Spanish aspect by which he additionally picked up the Ballon d’Or.
Firmino’s eight-year keep at Liverpool is ready to come back to an finish when the season concludes, the Brazilian opting to depart Anfield looking for first-team minutes after falling out of favour with Jurgen Klopp lately.
Barcelona are reportedly all in favour of signing him on a free in the summertime, however Firmino’s compatriot, Rivaldo, has warned him in opposition to the transfer, suggesting he ought to solely decide to a membership as soon as he is aware of his position inside the group.
“There have been rumours in latest days that Barcelona might look to signal Firmino who is ready to depart Liverpool on the finish of the season,” Rivaldo advised Betfair (opens in new tab).
“Following within the footsteps of different nice Brazilian gamers, I imagine Firmino would fulfil a dream of taking part in for Barcelona. Nevertheless, I believe he ought to first discover out what his position within the group could be.
“Xavi at all times performs with one centre ahead – Robert Lewandowski – and the arrival of Firmino may counsel a change of technique, however will most definitely imply that he could be a bench participant who would play just a few minutes.
“That is why I believe he ought to weigh up his resolution, not least as a result of he is leaving Liverpool as a result of he is misplaced his main position inside the membership. That doesn’t take away the attractive historical past he has written.”
Whereas Rivaldo recognises taking part in at Camp Nou for Blaugrana is an attractive prospect, the Brazilian factors to his compatriot’s age – Firmino is 31 – to counsel first-team minutes are of paramount significance at this stage of his profession.
Choosing the improper membership may, finally, finish his taking part in days sooner than desired.
“Little question taking part in at Barcelona is a dream come true, however at this late stage of his profession, he may have to search for one other membership that offers him higher assurance of taking part in extra minutes.
“So, ought to he attain an settlement with Barcelona, I might hope that he talks to Xavi first with a purpose to perceive what his position within the squad can be.”
