Riqui Puig can continue his career in Portugal, the local reports Record. The 21-year-old midfielder from Barcelona, ​​who does not seem to be able to count on much playing time under trainer Ronald Koeman, is in the serious interest of FC Porto.

Os Dragões are aware, according to the Portuguese newspaper, of the financial difficulties that a transfer of Puig may entail. That is why reigning champion Porto is reportedly betting on a rental deal with Barcelona. It is unclear how the Catalans feel about a temporary departure from Puig, who, according to various Spanish media, may leave Koeman.

Incidentally, this report was certainly denied by Koeman before the match against Villarreal (4-0 win). The coach emphasizes that he has never informed Puig that he can leave: “These are also decisions of the club, there are players who will get a place in the selection and others will not”, the coach said. “It is not true that I told him I don’t need him as he is part of the selection for Villarreal.”

Puig was indeed on the reserve bench at Barcelona on Sunday. The Spanish midfielder stayed there for ninety minutes, because Koeman did not appeal to him. Earlier, Puig informed the Barça management that he did not want to leave the club, not even on a temporary basis. However, the youth product does not seem to be able to count on many playing minutes, as he has to tolerate at least Frenkie de Jong, Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto and Miralem Pjanic in the pecking order.