Luis Suarez: The Pros and Cons of Signing with FC Barcelona

Luis Suarez is rumored to be the object of interest for FC Barcelona during the 2012 summer transfer window, as reported by Christian Bailey of CaughtOffside.com on May 16.

The time has come to explore the pros and cons of La Blaugrana signing Suarez to their club. Check out the slideshow, B/R readers, and make your own conclusion.

The Pros

According to ESPN Soccernet, Luis Suarez has an impressive record in the last Premier League season. He scored 11 goals within 31 matches and had three assists with 128 shots.

Suarez is able to go on attack mode from many areas of the field. He is an element of surprise during a match, which is good for Liverpool during the Premier League and his country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

But there is another side of Suarez that needs to be examined.

The Cons

Luis Suarez has a downside that does not help him in the football world and is something that Barca will have to deal with if they decide to sign him.

2010 Suspension

According to a report by BBC Sports, Suarez received a seven-match ban during the encounter between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven. Suarez bit Otman Bakkal on the shoulder during the match while the former was Ajax captain.

2011 Suspension

Suarez was handed an eight-match ban and a fine of $63,274 by the Football Association (FA) for racial abuse, as reported by BBC Sports. The victim was Patrice Evra, and this happened during the October 15, 2011 match between Liverpool and Manchester United.

I don't know if the two incidents are related, but they are certainly two major examples of Suarez's negative side.

Conclusion

It remains to be seen what will transpire with this rumor. I would like to thank the readers of B/R for their time in looking at this slideshow. Until next time.