Xavi Hernandez was key in the signing of Paul Tower, young promise of Spanish football and who yesterday signed his contract with FC Barcelona until 2026. The Barça club was quick when this name appeared on the table. In fact, the footballer was very close to deciding for Real Madrid. The coach found out through his agents, who are also those of the Cantabrian midfielder. Xavia soccer fan and who already had the boy under control due to his performances at Racing de Santander, activated the machinery and did his job because he believed that Paul Tower he was made to play for Barcelona and he couldn’t escape.
The Barça He had already asked Racing about the player’s situation, but while the offices sped up to reach an agreement between clubs, the Barça coach asked for a conversation with the 19-year-old boy. It was a video call together with his father, former soccer player Esteban Torre.
A relaxed and very football conversation. What’s more, it already started between laughs because Xavi He recalled how Racing beat them 4-0 at El Sardinero, although his father opened the 5-0 can in the 1994-95 season. A good start for the boy to shake off the nerves of being able to talk to one of his referents. Xavias Iniesta y Messiwere his idols since he was a boy, when his passion for football began, and Barça and the Spanish team reigned in the world.
The coach of Barcelona He was clear and direct with Paul Tower. Xavi He told him how he saw him, he reminded him that his profile was not for Madrid, that he was made to play for Barcelona. A small footballer, he is 1.73 meters tall, and very technical. One hundred percent Barça style. And he gave some examples of players with similar characteristics who have not fully exploited at the Bernabéu, such as Bait or Onions.
The coach also took the opportunity to analyze him footballingly. Pablo was amazed at the knowledge that the coach of the Barça of his football. He sees him as a privileged footballer with the ball, with a great vision of the game and a first control with which he is used to coming out with an advantage over his rivals. He likes him because he shoots well with both legs and also, despite being short, he is brave with his head. And he recommended that he continue with his feet on the ground, advised by his family, soccer people who have always been very above the young player so that he has a furnished head and does not get lost.
The Barcelona coach believes that if Paul Tower follow his progression can surprise the Catalans. He encouraged him to continue like this because he has a lot of potential. He sees him as a midfielder with a lot of arrival and who adapts perfectly to the inside position, but always maintaining his proximity to the rival area, something that Barcelona midfielders usually lack.
In addition, he has shown his personality in a historic team like Racing, where the pressure and the environment is First Division. He now he will play to see how he manages to play in the Barça and the weight of the culé shirt. No hurry. At the moment it will start with a subsidiary file, but Xavi He will take it from preseason. From here, the boy’s evolution will mark the tempo.
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