A Mexican wonderkid is closing in on a blockbuster move to Barcelona, with negotiations advancing rapidly.
Amid financial constraints and a crowded summer wishlist—flanks, center-back, No. 9—a surprise gem from Liga MX has caught Deco’s eye.
Scouts report initial contact made, positioning the Blaugrana ahead of European rivals chasing the same prolific talent.
This low-cost coup could bridge youth and goals perfectly.
That wonderkid is Armando González, Chivas’ 22-year-old Mexican sensation nicknamed “La Hormiga” (The Ant) for his relentless work rate.
Diario Sport reveals Barcelona contacted his father-agent, viewing the three-cap international as Lewandowski’s long-term heir.
González boasts 18 goals and 3 assists in 24 games this season, totaling 22G/3A in 52 Chivas outings.
His movement, finishing, and pressing echo prime Luis Suárez—ideal for Flick’s high-octane system supporting Ferran Torres.
Competition swirls: CSKA Moscow prep a $20m bid, West Ham, Feyenoord, and Celtic scout aggressively.
González’s deal expires in 2026, dropping his fee to €15-20m—affordable amid Barca’s salary cap grind.
Unlike pricier targets Julian Alvarez or Harry Kane, he offers immediate rotation upside without breaking levers. Chivas’ Apertura form propelled him; now Europe beckons.
Flick’s meritocracy thrives post-Levante 2-0: Yamal dazzles, Torres nets 12, but Lewandowski’s 13G/31 apps signal succession planning.
González pairs Mexican flair with Bundesliga-style hustle, fitting Deco’s youth pivot.
Liga MX adaptation leap, but his Mexico U23 pedigree and 17G pace mitigate doubts.
Presidential elections and Laporta complaints fade; transfer machinery hums. Securing González locks a decade of No. 9 stability cheaply, fueling quadruple chases.
As contact evolves to bids, this Mexican raid embodies Barca’s revival—scour globetrotting talent, dodge mega-fees, build dynasties.
At €15-20m, this wonderkid cements Flick’s No. 9 succession plan. Chivas’ gem could spark Camp Nou dynasty—watch his Liga MX fireworks signal imminent Blaugrana arrival.
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