In Spain they claim Panichelli is on Barcelona’s radar | OneFootball

Barcelona continues its search for a new attacker to revamp its offense, and the name Joaquín Panichelli emerges as a concrete alternative. The Argentine striker from Racing Strasbourg, who stands out in Ligue 1 and shares the team with Valentín Barco, has started to capture the attention of the Catalan club, according to Spanish media.

While Barça's management dreams of signing Julián Álvarez, the high cost of the transfer and the salary of the Manchester City forward complicate the operation. In this context, the newspaper Mundo Deportivo points out that Panichelli represents a more accessible option, without losing impact in the opponent's area.

"Another option that is rising like foam in Europe is the Argentine Joaquín Panichelli, the top scorer of Strasbourg," wrote the Catalan media. The article highlights that his recent bicycle kick goal in the UEFA Conference League made waves worldwide, although his sustained performance in the local championship is most noteworthy.

With 10 goals in 13 matches played, the former River Plate forward leads the Ligue 1 scoring chart with nine goals. At 23 years old, he has become one of the stars of a Racing Strasbourg team that is fighting at the top of the table, despite having the youngest squad in Europe: an average age of just 20.8 years.

The growth of the Cordoban has not gone unnoticed by his coach, Liam Rosenior, who compared him to a legend of English football: "He is an old-school forward. For his technique and power, he is the Alan Shearer of Argentina," he declared in a press conference.

Panichelli joined the French club after a great stint at Mirandés in the Spanish Second Division, which led Racing to invest 20 million dollars in his signing and sign him until 2030. With his physical strength (standing at 1.87 m), finishing ability, and presence in the area, he has become the offensive beacon of a team that also competes in Europe.

The institutional context also boosts his emergence: Strasbourg is part of the BlueCo group, the same conglomerate that manages Chelsea in the Premier League. The club's policy is based on signing young players with great potential, and the results are already beginning to show on the field.

At the same time, the good present of the Argentines in the French club continues to generate international interest: Valentín Barco, who emerged from Boca, is also closely followed by Bayern Munich, another European giant joining the list of suitors.

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