#4 Jean Michael Seri – Nice
Not many have heard the name of the Nice midfielder but he has made a name for himself after an excellent season in which he helped his side finish third in Ligue 1. The Ivory Coast international contributed with 7 goals and 9 assists from midfield and has all the attributes required from someone who is to fill into Iniesta’s huge boots.
Equipped with a good passing range coupled with an eye for a pass and equally adept at taking long shots, the 25-year-old can play a key role for Barcelona. Recently, in an interview, he even revealed that he is a long boyhood fan of the club and if they come calling for his services, he cannot turn it down.
Seri has been linked with a move away from Nice and has plenty of suitors from the English Premier League. It has also come to light that he has a £34 million buy-out clause in his contract but Barcelona can sign him for only £17 million, because of a special clause which was inserted by him for the club of his dreams.
Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Seri said: “If Barça comes to sign you, you can’t say no. No way. I have supported Barça since I was a child, when I was still in my native country, in Ivory Coast. I was always a big Cule (Barcelona fan) and those who know me know it well. Then, when I moved to Portugal, I had the chance to follow their games closely.”
