Marc Guiu is tired and wants to leave Chelsea as soon as possible. Half a season later, he's only had 23 minutes in the Premier League and 14 in the EFL Cup. He expected more, although it's true that in the Conference League he's been the main starter, having scored six goals in the six matches he's played in blue in Europe. The Catalan believes those numbers are less than he deserves and has requested to leave in search of playing time outside of London.
Chelsea has accepted, although it's true that his next destination is ready. It's quite a surprise, as it's one of Barça's biggest rivals in LaLiga: Espanyol. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that negotiations between both teams are advancing and the final word will be Marc Guiu's. We're talking about a simple loan, without a purchase option and paying part of his salary at Chelsea.
About six months ago, the blues paid his release clause valued at 6 million euros, a decision against which Barça could do little. Now, after being practically sidelined in the Premier, Marc Guiu believes the best thing he can do is leave. He'll do so temporarily, and all paths clearly point to an Espanyol that doesn't look unfavorably despite its local rivalry with FC Barcelona.
The negotiation, sources familiar with the matter tell Madrid-Barcelona, is practically finalized and only awaits the OK from a Guiu who seems likely to give it. The information has already reached Laporta's ears, who is surprised at the possibility of the youth player heading to Espanyol. The forward's Barcelona loyalty is well known, but the option seems to convince him as he has practically guaranteed a starting position in Cornellà.
Marc Guiu, Final Decision: His Next Destination Will be Espanyol
In London, they consider this loan very good to guarantee minutes for a Marc Guiu who has replied when he's played. They're aware of the potential the young former Barcelona player has and want him to exploit it by returning to Spain, where he has a broad market.
In Spain, not only has Espanyol wanted Marc Guiu. LaLiga teams like Valladolid or Sevilla have also shown interest in the young forward. However, it seems the pericos will win out, offering very positive conditions to close the deal immediately.
Marc Guiu is set to head to an Espanyol that could face Barça in a LaLiga match. His final "yes, I do" is still needed.