Fermín López is living the happy side of soccer, while another of his teammates from last year regrets every day more to have left. Marc Guiu, who left FC Barcelona this summer to sign for Chelsea, seems to regret his decision. The lack of minutes and the high competition at the English club have made the young striker think about his future.
Marc Guiu sees how Fermín López and Marc Casadó are being trusted and gaining playing time at Barça. The youngster understands that, perhaps, he should have been more patient and waited for his chance in Xavi Hernández's team.
According to sources close to Guiu, Guiu's entourage has explored the possibility of returning to Barcelona. The striker is said to have contacted people close to Joan Laporta and sporting director Hansi Flick to sound out a possible return. However, the Catalan club are not considering his return at this time.
Barça continues to bet on talents that show patience and commitment. This is the case of Fermín and Marc Casadó, who are showing that the path at Barcelona requires perseverance.
Fermín López and Marc Casadó, the face; Marc Guiu, cross
Guiu arrived at a rebuilding Chelsea side managed by Enzo Maresca, but quickly saw how difficult it would be to make a place for himself in the squad. Despite playing some minutes in pre-season and in his Premier League debut, his progress was cut short. As the season progressed, Maresca opted for other, more experienced and renowned forwards. Players such as Lukaku, Broja, Datro Fofana and Washington have pushed Guiu aside, leaving him practically on the sidelines.
The league situation has been tough for the striker. Since his debut, Marc Guiu has barely played in less important competitions, such as the Carabao Cup. Even against modest teams, such as League One's Barrow, the manager hasn't given him enough time to stand out. With each game that passes, Marc Guiu understands that his future at Chelsea is uncertain and the opportunities to show his talent seem to be fading away.
Message to the Barça youth team
For Barça's entourage, Guiu's situation is a lesson for its young prospects. Players like Fermín López and Marc Casadó have earned their place through patience and hard work. Now, they are receiving playing time in the first team. This situation highlights the importance of waiting and consolidating within a training project, where each player has his moment.
For now, Laporta and Flick maintain their stance of betting on the youngsters who remain at the club. Although Marc Guiu has reportedly expressed interest in returning, Barça remains firm. The objective is to continue developing the talents who have shown patience and loyalty to the project.
For Mrc Guiu, the path back to Camp Nou seems closed in the short term. This means that he will have to fight to find his place in a competitive Chelsea full of alternatives up front.