Manchester United did a terrific job this summer in keeping the core of their squad together while also making signings like Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Tom Heaton. Thus, it was no surprise when they were considered as one of the Premier League challengers. Of course, as we all know, things have not quite turned out that way and the Red Devils have a battle on their hands to even finish in the top four.
Also, due to the incredible depth in certain positions, there are a number of brilliant players who have not gotten the playing time this season that they might have been looking for.
Thus, a number of players could end up leaving Manchester United in the near future. And one of them could very well turn out to be Edinson Cavani.
Cavani had a sensational 2020/21 campaign with Manchester United and ended up extending his contract with the club. Following Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford though, he has not played a lot of football. Of course, his injury worries have played a part in that as well. And it looks like the Uruguayan could already be looking for a move away in the future.
Cavani wants to leave Manchester United and join Barcelona
As reported by The Times, Cavani wants to join Barcelona next summer. The Uruguayan holds the ambition of playing for the Spanish giants before the end of his career and believes that he can continue playing at the top level for another two seasons.
Judging from Cavani’s performances last season, that might very well be the case. He had a slow start to life at Manchester United but came into his own in the second half of the season, and was looking like one of the best strikers in the world for a period of time.
His current deal with the Red Devils runs out next summer as well, which could make him a perfect target for Barcelona.