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Barcelona star, 22, who 'astonished' Lionel Messi in training is set for MLS move
Barcelona starlet Riqui Puig is set to join MLS outfit LA Galaxy on a season-long loan deal, despite finding favour with club legend Lionel Messi.The midfield maestro, 22, made his debut for La Blaugrana back in 2018 but has since had to compete with teenage sensation Gavi for a starting berth, making just 15 La Liga appearances last season. With the Catalan giants having strengthened the middle of the park with the free signing of Franck Kessie, Puig has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Xavi and is now set to head across the Atlantic for a 12-month stint at LA Galaxy - seemingly against the wishes of Barca icon Messi.READ MORE: Fans troll Chelsea over Jules Kounde's outrageous Barcelona release clauseSpanish periodical SPORT claimed in 2018 that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was "astonished" after one training session with Puig.
