PSG Eyes Versatile Barcola to Fill Mbappé’s Shoes as Potential Striker Option

As the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) navigates the current season, the club is still on the hunt for a suitable replacement for Kylian Mbappé, who filled dual roles last year. Nevertheless, PSG has a promising talent in Bradley Barcola, who may step up to take on both the winger and striker positions this season.

Luis Enrique faced a significant challenge this summer with the departure of Kylian Mbappé, the club’s all-time leading scorer with 256 goals, who has moved to Real Madrid. Since the transfer window opened, there has been much speculation regarding the recruitment of a new central striker; however, as of now, none have joined Paris Saint-Germain.

Bradley Barcola: A Potential New Number 9

Having already played as a left winger for a significant part of the previous season, Bradley Barcola is emerging as a key offensive leader for PSG this year. His impressive performances, including a brace against Montpellier in a commanding 6-0 victory and a goal in the 4-1 win over Havre, have raised eyebrows. According to insights shared by Daniel Riolo on RMC, “Luis Enrique is likely to experiment with Barcola as a number 9. He has played that position frequently in his formation. It’s possible he might give it a try.”

Embracing Versatility

In a press conference earlier this week, Luis Enrique hinted at the possibility of Barcola taking on the central striker role. He stated, “He could play as a number 9. That was his position during his youth career. I appreciate players who are versatile and can perform well regardless of their position.”