Everyone talks about the reasons why Demir failed to gain a foothold in Barcelona: 10 million buyout clause, missed opportunity in the Champions League

"Daily Sports" wrote an article about the old Barcelona player Demir. He was once known as the "Austrian Messi", but the player's Barcelona career was as short and disappointing as a meteor.

Western media stated that his contract had a buyout clause of tens of millions of euros, and the shot that hit the crossbar against Benfica on November 23, 2021, jointly determined his fate of leaving the giant club sadly.

Demir joined Barcelona on loan, and his contract contains a key clause: if he plays 10 times for the first team, the club must buy him out for 10 million euros. Demir performed amazingly in the preseason, quickly entered the first team, and got 9 appearances at the beginning of the season, just one step away from activating the clause.

The turning point occurred in the crucial Champions League match against Benfica. In the 42nd minute, Demir's iconic inside shot drew a perfect arc, but hit the crossbar hard. If this goal is scored, it will not only seal the victory for Barcelona, ​​but also very likely change his personal destiny. However, the ball popped out, the game ended 0-0, and Demir's Barcelona career came to an abrupt end. After that, he never got another major chance and was sent back to Austria during the winter.

After leaving Barcelona, ​​Demir's career fell into a trough. Whether at Galatasaray or on loan to Basel, he failed to regain his former glory. Now, the article contrasts his experience with Baldegui, a young left-footed right-winger who carries new hope.

source:7m cn việt nam