Former Barcelona star nears shock Camp Nou return

With Marcus Rashford’s future still unresolved and the board wary of committing to another massive long-term deal, the sporting department has been forced to explore creative solutions rather than simply chasing the next marquee name.

In that context, attention has quietly shifted back to a familiar profile who already knows the club, the league, and the demands that come with wearing the blaugrana shirt.

That player is Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, with Barcelona now seriously considering bringing the Moroccan winger back to Camp Nou as a potential attacking reinforcement for next season, as reported by Fichajes.

Currently shining at Real Betis, Abde has emerged as one of La Liga’s most dangerous wide forwards, combining pace, direct dribbling, and end product in the final third.

The Catalan giants have placed him firmly on their list of options if a permanent agreement for Rashford does not materialise.

Sporting director Deco and his team see Abde as a strategically smart target, both on the pitch and on the balance sheet.

Barcelona still retains a percentage of his economic rights, which would effectively reduce the final outlay required to bring him back compared to signing an entirely new winger from abroad.

Betis is believed to value the 24-year-old highly after a season of goals and assists across competitions.

Any move would likely require a significant fee, but one still considered more manageable than the numbers associated with Premier League stars.

On a tactical level, Abde’s profile fits neatly into Barcelona’s desire for more verticality and one-v-one threat on the flanks.

Nothing is decided yet, but as doubts linger over Rashford, the idea of a former Barcelona winger making a surprise return to Montjuïc is gaining real momentum in the offices at the club.