5 Premier League superstars that could thrive at Barcelona

#4. Marcos Alonso

Chelsea v Manchester United - The Emirates FA Cup Final — Alonso will thrive with Barcelona's system

Chelsea superstar, Marcos Alonso is one of the more suitable options that Barcelona should consider signing during this summer as they plan to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Known for his incredible pace, amazing vision, decent passing and the ability to send the ball into the back of the net at the vital moments, the 27-year-old has earned recognition as one of the finest defenders in the Premier League. The Spaniard has the strength, composure and a style of play that would enable him to thrive in Barcelona's defense.

Alonso's ability to retain possession, distribute decent passes and play the ball on the ground with confidence and calmness will enable him to succeed at Camp Nou. The Spaniard could challenge Jordi Alba's place in the starting line-up or serve as a quality backup to his compatriot.

He can also be deployed as a midfielder, thanks to his incredible versatility allowing him to operate in multiple positions. A free-kick specialist too, Alonso would be a great acquisition for the Catalan giants.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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