Gerard Deulofeu, now 23, joined Barcelona’s youth academy at just nine years old. Thanks to his dazzling footwork and attacking flair, he earned the nickname “The White Ronaldinho” early in his career. During the 2013–14 season, Deulofeu was loaned to Everton, followed by a short stint at Sevilla the next year.
In the summer of 2015, Barcelona sold Deulofeu to Everton for €6 million. His contract with the English club runs until the summer of 2018. Currently, he is on loan at AC Milan, but Barça holds a buy-back clause allowing them to repurchase him for €12 million. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona fully intends to exercise this Crickex Login clause and bring Deulofeu back to Camp Nou this summer. However, whether he stays at the club long-term will depend on the decisions of the new head coach.
If the incoming coach chooses to give him a genuine chance, Deulofeu could feature on Barcelona’s official squad list for the next season. If not, the club may look to sell him for a profit. At AC Milan, Deulofeu has made a solid impression, scoring once in ten appearances and showcasing his individual brilliance. His form earned him a call-up to the Spanish national team, where he scored his first international goal during the high-profile friendly against France in late March.
Deulofeu’s potential return hinges on one major change — the expected departure of manager Luis Enrique this summer. It was Enrique’s dissatisfaction with Deulofeu’s lack of defensive commitment during the 2014 pre-season that led to the winger’s eventual exile. At the time, despite Luis Suárez being suspended and Neymar recovering from surgery, Enrique preferred to rely on youngsters like Munir and Sandro rather than keep Deulofeu in the squad.
As Barcelona plans a summer revamp, several players may be on the chopping block. Arda Turan could be used as part of a deal for Héctor Bellerín at Arsenal, while Paco Alcácer is also a candidate for departure. Still, the club’s decision to activate Deulofeu’s buy-back clause reflects their search for a capable Crickex Login successor to the legendary MSN trio. Whether Deulofeu can finally cement his place at the Nou Camp remains a question only the new manager can answer.
After all, in football, timing is everything — and for Deulofeu, the door might just be opening again.