Marc Guiu's situation at Chelsea this season hasn't been easy at all. He left Barcelona by paying his release clause last summer, leaving €6 million at home. At 19, his participation at the London club has been minimal, having played only 619 minutes across 16 matches. He has scored six goals in total and is certain that he needs to leave so he doesn't halt his development.
This is something that, according to Madrid-Barcelona, Chelsea has accepted, as they intend to loan him out. The trust in Guiu remains at its highest, but he faces a lot of competition for the number 9 spot and it's practically impossible for him to get minutes. That's why he's looking for a new destination and it seems he has found one, as his return to the city of Barcelona appears imminent.
Marc Guiu betrays Barça
Various sources claim that Guiu is "very close" to finalizing his loan to Espanyol for next season. The new Perico owner wanted to strengthen the attack with a striker from the Premier League, and the Catalan forward is eager to return home.
The idea is for Marc Guiu to continue his development away from Stamford Bridge, but without losing sight of him since he has a contract until 2030. The former Barcelona player can now strengthen the main territorial rival, being eager to wear Espanyol's jersey. At Cornellà-El Prat, they're offering him a place where he can feel important and keep growing given the difficulties of getting minutes at an increasingly competitive Chelsea in every aspect.
Espanyol gets its "revenge"
The relationship between Barcelona and Espanyol has never been good, but this summer it has become especially tense. With the payment of Joan García's clause, many voices in the rival team have once again declared war in the city of Barcelona.
By securing the loan of Marc Guiu, something that seems especially close, Espanyol would get its own "revenge". The Catalan striker is eager to return home after a tough adaptation to England with Chelsea.
Nothing has been finalized yet, but it's the strongest option at the moment. We're talking about a loan with no purchase option, in which they're promising Marc Guiu significant minutes.