The departure of Sergio Busquets has left a void in the midfield, and Xavi Hernandez wants to strengthen his team ahead of the new season.

The Barcelona head coach wants a player who can fill the void left by the club legend.

Now the Spanish Newspaper Sport (h/t Fichajes) reports Xavi Hernandez likes Guido Rodríguez and considers him a player that can fill the void left by Sergio Busquets.

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The Real Betis defensive midfielder, according to Transfermarkt valuation, is worth 28 million euros and has a contract until the summer of 2024.

Barcelona now has a coach willing to make a change in the new era of the club. The club legend wants to build the team, especially the midfield.

Recently, he saw the arrival of former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gündoğan as one of the new re-enforcement of the team. The arrival of the German footballer alongside other players, including Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Pedri, and potentially Guido Rodriguez, is expected to bolster the midfield.

Why is Barca desperate for a change?

The club wants to return to competitive football in Europe following their triumph in the league last season, which earned a place in the Champions League.

And competitive football means having a formidable team that can compete. That is exactly what the club is trying to achieve in the summer.

Last season Guido Rodriguez was one of the most outstanding players for Real Betis even as the club maintained its European ambitions. The Argentine international is known for his tactical intelligence, vision, and ability to recover lost balls in the midfield.

Barca boss Xavi Hernandez sees him as a perfect match for the midfield. The 28-year-old has shown the qualities to play at a high level.