Barcelona Transfer News: Paco Alcacer Discusses Move, Latest Gabigol Rumours

New Barcelona forward Paco Alcacer knows he’ll have to adapt to a new role at the Camp Nou and be happy with fewer minutes, while the Catalans are considering legal action against Santos over the transfer of Gabriel “Gabigol” Barbosa to Inter Milan.

Alcacer was officially presented to the fans and media on Thursday after making a summer move from Valencia to Barcelona. As reported by ESPN FC’s Samuel Marsden, he understands he’s in for a lot of changes:

It’s a step forward in my career as a footballer. The manager will now decide what role I have. It’s a long season and anything can happen—everyone is here to add what they can to the team.

Sergi Roberto is one example to follow. He started as a central midfielder and has ended up playing a number of positions—right-back, right wing…

So I will play where the manager decides, no problem. I’m keen to grow as a player alongside the best players in the world. It’s a privilege.

Alcacer has long been touted as one of Spain’s top young talents at the striker position and underlined that status in 2014, when he made his debut for the national team. He replaced a struggling Diego Costa, who would later pick up an injury, and scored in his first start against Macedonia.

At Valencia, he quickly shot to fame but seemed to hit a ceiling last season, going on a lengthy barren streak and failing to lift the team to new heights. A change was needed, and Barcelona recognised his potential and brought him in.

He’s unlikely to play much at first, and …

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