In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Barcelona are among the clubs hoping to land Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. It has been stated that the Catalan club would have to rival Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to land the Brazilian centre-back next year.
Murillo’s Impressive Form In The Premier League
Murillo has enjoyed a decent run of form at the Midlands club so far this season as he has put in a string of solid displays for them on the defensive third of the pitch. The Brazilian talent has participated in nine league matches for Nottingham in this campaign, scoring one goal on all fronts.
The 23-year-old has been a rock at the back and deserves credit for making 13 tackles, 15 blocks, 17 interceptions and 43 clearances in the Premier League. He has also distributed the ball accurately from inside his half, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 82.9% in the top tier of English football (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the City Ground will expire in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for Barcelona to sign him on the cheap next year.
Will Murillo Be A Good Option For Barcelona Boss Hansi Flick?
Murillo is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his side inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when required and can play his way out from the back.
The Brazilian sensation has got a lot of experience in the Premier League. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in La Liga if Barcelona manage to snap him up next year.
We can expect Murillo to bring more bite and steel to Barcelona boss Hansi Flick’s defence. He is good enough to challenge for a regular starting spot at the Nou Camp in the coming years.
At 23, Murillo has got his best years ahead of him, which makes him a good option for the Catalan club to pursue this January or at the end of this campaign. He would be a great option for Barcelona to pursue in the long run, so Flick would be wise to step up his efforts to land him next year.
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