Barcelona's seven attempts to replace Puyol

BeSoccer 5 years ago 4k

No signing has had the desired effect. MONTAGE/EFE

Since Carles Puyol decided to retire in the summer of 2014, Barcelona have signed seven players with the intention of shoring up the heart of the defence, and finding a suitable partner for Gerard Pique. Along the way, the 'Blaugrana' have outlaid 137 million euros. Yet it was all in vain.

Jeremy Mathieu (20 million euros)

Samuel Umtiti (25 million euros)

Thomas Vermaelen

Marlon (15 million euros)

Yerry Mina (11 million euros)

Clement Lenglet (37 million euros)

Jeison Murillo (just signed)