5 players Barcelona got on a bargain under Bartomeu

Copa Del Rey 2017-18 - FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF
The club has concentrated upon their squad depth in the last two transfer windows.

#2: Jasper Cillessen (13-15 million Euros)

Deportivo la Coruna v FC Barcelona - La Liga Santander
Too good to be used as a reserve keeper?

Definitely one of the best backup goalkeeper in all of Europe, if not the best. The Dutchman made the jump to Barcelona from his boyhood club Ajax which is a testament to the underlying interconnection between the two clubs. However, Jasper's game has been restricted to the Copa del Rey and a few games in the Champions League's group stage. Surprisingly, he made his league debut for Barca under Ernesto Valverde only a few days ago.

"We don't just sign goalkeepers (ter Stegen and Jasper) because they're blonde and handsome, but because they're good with their feet and at starting play, making saves… that's why we signed him (Jasper)." - Luis Enrique

The Dutchman certainly possesses the abilities to represent any major club in Europe as their first-choice keeper but he surprisingly continues to play for the Catalans. He has asserted that he would like to feature in more than 10 games per season but also made sure that he would continue at the Camp Nou until current contract stands, at least.

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Edited by Clancy Hughes