5 midfielders who can replace Sergio Busquets at Barcelona
Sergio Busquets has been an ever-present figure in the Barcelona lineup.
Busquets made his debut for the Blaugrana in 2008 and is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders of his generation. He has won a host of trophies for both club and country and is described as a generational midfielder by many.
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Busquets is well-known for his impeccable reading of the game. Lining up in defensive midfield, Busquets reads the game perfectly from his place in the center of the park and performs to great effect.
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Having played alongside the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and Lionel Messi, Busquets has been hailed as the glue that enabled Barcelona and Spain to achieve great success over the years.
Let's take a look at the five players that can replace Sergio Busquets at Barcelona.
#5 Boubacar Kamara | Olympique de Marseille
Boubacar Kamara has been linked with Barcelona in the past.
The Frenchman grew up in Marseille and made his professional debut in 2016. Primarily a defensive midfielder, Kamara is capable of playing as a centre-back as well.
Boubacar Kamara could become available on a free transfer next summer… 
Should Man Utd be looking at snapping the 22 year old on the cheap in January?
🇫🇷 Boubacar Kamara could become available on a free transfer next summer…
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Kamara has been impressive over the past couple of seasons with Marseille. He has shown similar attributes to Sergio Busquets and is regarded by many to have an extremely high ceiling.
Boubacar Kamara is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe and will be a free agent in June, alerting both Barcelona and Manchester United. en.as.com/en/2021/12/18/… https://t.co/X03cJAvWnX
He has established himself as a first-team regular and has made over 25 league appearances in each of the last four seasons. Barcelona have reportedly established contact with the player's agent and are inquiring about the possibility of a permanent move.
#4 Fabian Ruiz | Napoli
Fabian Ruiz has found himself on the watchlists of several top European clubs.
Ruiz came through the youth system at Betis and made his debut in 2014. he spent four years with Betis before signing for Napoli thereafter. His time with Napoli has seen him develop into one of Serie A's best midfielders.
Fabián Ruiz continues to improve with Napoli in Serie A and is being linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal. We assess his abilities🆕 Fabián Ruiz continues to improve with Napoli in Serie A and is being linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal. We assess his abilities
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Ruiz frequents the central midfield slot for his club and displays great maturity on the field. He has also been called up to the Spanish national side and has made 15 appearances for La Roja.
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Fabián Ruiz has now scored 12 league goals in the last three seasons, with *every* single one of them coming from outside the box. 🤯
Only Lionel Messi (18) and Ruslan Malinovskyi (14) have scored more from outside the box in the top 5 leagues in that time span. https://t.co/e6WNip9LxQ
The likes of Arsenal and Newcastle United have shown interest in the midfielder and a move looks to be on the cards. Barcelona will have to act fast if they are to sign the Spaniard on a permanent deal.