Barça closely follows two interesting 'pearls' from Argentina

The directive of the FC Barcelona has entrusted to Deco look for 'perlas' of the football sudamericano to reinforce to the team from the next season and, as it advances 'SPORT', the club will send an emissary to Argentina in the weeks to come to follow closely the evolution of two young midfield players of the Superliga local: Santiago Simón (River Plate) and Matías Alejandro Galarza (Argentinian Juniors), two players with very good projection whose characteristic adjust to the 'DNA Barça'.

Simón (19 years) titled champion with River of Marcelo Gallardo in December, being an important piece in the diagram 'millionaire' in the final stretch of the season. The born youngster in Tortuguitas plays in the medullary recostado on the sides, with very good handle of balloon and offensive contribution, since it is used to to take advantage of the spaces to filter passes and add to the attack. Thanks to his great characteristics 5 assistances in 29 apparitions with River and is valued in 3.5 million euros in the web Transfermarkt.

In the case of Galarza, the local means compare him with an ex midfield player culé: Juan Román Riquelme. Also of 19 years, the young player of 'The Paternal' grieve has contested five parties with Argentinians, but already premièred like goleador in the season with a so much in front of Newell's (3-0). Born steering wheel, Galarza is a player with excellent hit and short pass, that moves without problems the balloon in spaces reduced and is very intelligent to sustain the possession in contrary field. For now, his value of market is grieve about 50,000 euros.

So much Galarza like Simón have valid agreement with his clubs. The 'perla' of Argentinians has bond until December of 2025, while the midfield player of River has agreement until December 2024. In the case of Santiago, Betis and Seville already have put the lupa on him, while Matías still does not have beaux confirmed. The big challenge for the footballer 'millionaire' is to strengthen in the 'eleven' of Marcelo Gallardo, technician characterised for demanding the maximum of all his staff. For the 'blackbird' of Argentinians, his mission is to consolidate like titling in his first season in the First Argentinian Division to the control of the ex head office of the Barça, Gabriel Milito.

With Galarza a plan similar to that of Araújo can be applied

If in Barcelona they finally specify the arrival of Matías Galarza, his incorporation could be similar to that of Ronald Araújo. Due to his scarce shooting, the club could incorporate him into the subsidiary in his first season, giving him a chance in the first team according to his progression. With Santiago Simón, in principle, this would not be necessary thanks to his experience. This year the young man will play the Copa Libertadores with River, an excellent showcase to confirm his projection. If he maintains his level in recent months, Gallardo will surely bet on him as a starter to face the group stage of the continental tournament, the main objective of the 'millionaires' for this year.