All you need to know about Barca B's highly-talented signing Gustavo Maia plus possible line-up

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All you need to know about Barca B's highly-talented signing Gustavo Maia plus possible line-up

Here's everything you need to know about Barcelona B's new signing Gustavo Maia as provided by Diario Sport.

  • Age: 19
  • Price: €4.5m
  • Other suitors: Liverpool and Atletico Madrid were also interested but Barca managed to beat them.
  • Position: the Brazilian is a natural left winger but can play on the right flank and as a centre-forward as well.
  • Playing style: Maia is great at dribbling and likes beating his markers with his skills and speed; he often cuts inside and shoots with his right.
  • Best season: Gustavo recorded 30 goals in 36 games for Sao Paulo's youth side in the 2018/19 term.
  • First team: Unfortunately, the youngster didn't get the chance to debut for the senior side.

Here's how the Brazilian could fit into Barcelona's eleven in a few years.

Note: Maia can technically play as a centre-forward but considering his 1,69m hight, it's difficult to imagine that any coach would choose to play him there.

Because of the coronavirus, Gustavo has been out of action for four months now. He has had to hire a personal trainer to stay in shape.

Diario Sport also add that the forward has already been taking Spanish classes for a month as he wants to arrive at Camp Nou 100% ready.

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