Getty Riqui Puig in action for Barcelona.
Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig is used to being asked for his autograph but received an outrageous request from a supporter after being stopped in his car.
The 22-year-old was happy to pull over after training and was then handed a pig. The request did not seem to faze Puig at all as he promptly pulled out a pen and did the honors, as shown by Gol.
😲🐷 @RiquiPuig firma un cerdo a la salida del entrenamiento
📺 #Golazo
Puig had been in training on Thursday at the Ciutat Esportiva with his Barcelona team-mates ahead of the Catalan derby against Espanyol on Sunday, February 13 at the RCDE Stadium.
The midfielder remains a popular figure with Barcelona fans but is enduring another frustrating season. Puig has only made one La Liga start so far in 2021-22 and has seen youngsters such as Gavi and Nico Gonzalez move ahead of him in the pecking order.
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Puig Facing Uncertain Future at Barcelona?
Puig’s lack of game time this season at Barcelona has already led to speculation he may be forced to look for a new club in the summer in a bid to get his stalling career back on track.
Barca have previously tried to convince the youngster to go out on loan to enjoy some regular minutes elsewhere but Puig has always insisted he wants to stay at the Camp Nou, according to Diario Sport.
However, the current situation is seen as being “neither good for the Blaugrana club nor for the player himself” and will be addressed at the end of the current campaign.
Barcelona “continue to trust” in Puig but it’s also clear he faces a real battle to play with Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Sergio Busquets also around. The midfielder has “plenty of offers” if he does decide to look for a new challenge in the summer.
Premier League Or Serie A For Puig?
Several teams have already been linked with a move for Puig. Premier League side Leeds United and AC Milan are both keen on the young midfielder, as reported by Sport Witness.
There is talk of Barcelona selling Puig but it seems a loan move is likely to be more realistic, with the midfielder not ready to give up on his dream of succeeding at the Camp Nou just yet.
Marcelo Bielsa’s men have been linked with Puig in the past and could resurrect their interest as the 22-year-old is likely to be available at an “affordable price.”
Meanwhile, AC Milan are also an option and could be in the market for a replacement for Franck Kessie. The Ivorian is expected to leave the Rossoneri in the summer on a free transfer.
Indeed Barcelona are one of several clubs who have been linked with a move for Kessie already this season. There have been talks between both clubs, although the 25-year-old has also attracted the attention of plenty of other teams around Europe.
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