Villarreal star Georges Mikautadze has late this week opened up on his affection for La Liga rivals Barcelona.
Frontman Mikautadze was for his part tipped for a potential Camp Nou switch this past summer. After Barcelona came up short in efforts to bring in priority attacking target Julián Alvarez, the Georgian was labelled as a serious alternative.
Mikautadze is considered a potentially perfect fit in the Blaugrana’s fast-paced, technical style of football, owing to his technical and physical qualities alike.
And though a move to Catalunya’s capital was ultimately not forthcoming for the 26-year-old over the summer, he has this week moved to make clear that as much would mark something of a personal dream.
Drawn on his Barcelona links during an interview with DAZN (as cited by Marca), Mikautadze admitted:
“It’s flattering. Barça is the club of my heart; I’ve watched them play since I was little. I still watch their matches now.
“I have to keep working to have, why not, the opportunity to join a great club like that. I think I have the qualities to become one of the best strikers in La Liga.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
