Paris Saint-Germain have demonstrated that they are currently unprepared to compete for the Champions League, as Kylian Mbappé’s departure has left a significant void that the team has been unable to fill.
In the first round, they struggled to secure a victory against modest Girona, while they suffered a clear defeat to Arsenal in the second round, where Mikel Arteta’s side displayed remarkable superiority.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” coach Luis Enrique is facing severe criticism, particularly following his abrupt decision to punish Ousmane Dembélé and remove Randal Kolo Muani from the starting lineup in favor of Kang-In Lee.
The newspaper added that many players are disappointed with Enrique’s management, including Fabián Ruiz, who has requested his agent to find an exit strategy for him.
Despite being a key player last season, the arrival of João Neves from Benfica has significantly diminished his role, as he has only played 315 minutes.
Fabián is eager to return to La Liga and hopes to receive an offer from Barcelona to join Hansi Flick’s project, as he believes he can excel and is looking forward to the opportunity to leave Paris Saint-Germain permanently.
For their part, the Spanish newspaper confirmed that Barcelona officials believe signing Fabián Ruiz, one of the top talents in midfield, would be a strong addition to the team.
The German coach at Barcelona is a great admirer of the Spanish midfielder’s abilities and is exerting considerable pressure on Laporta to quickly finalize the contract with the player, whom Flick believes could significantly outperform Frenkie de Jong.