5 Reasons for Barcelona Fans to Be Excited About Munir El Haddadi

There is no denying it: Munir El Haddadi is the next big thing at Barcelona. The Masia graduate is already turning heads at the tender age of 19, and it looks like his future is set at Camp Nou.

Whether you truly believe that the young striker can become a star of the game, there is a lot to be excited about. Of course, the club has to be careful with how much pressure they put on him, but he is showing that he can be the real deal.

In this article, we will take a look at five reasons why fans should be excited about Munir and what his future at the club could realistically look like.

As always, feel free to get involved in the discussion in the comment section below and tell us why you are excited about the Blaugrana’s newest star.

His Potential Is off the Charts

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Munir is doing things that no 19 year old should be able to do. His poise and understanding of the game is at the level of many seasoned veterans, and he is only getting better.

That being said, Munir is still developing as a footballer, which is frightening. There is still a lot that he can improve on, and he has a long way to go before he is anywhere near the best that he can be.

Honestly, there is no way of pinpointing just how good the young striker can be. His potential is off the chart, which gives fans a lot to be excited about. When you realize that a player has the potential to become one of the best around at a young age, you have to be happy—it is just a matter of seeing if that will actually happen.

Munir Plays Well Alongside Lionel Messi

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While Lionel Messi’s career has been a storied run that could see him retire as the greatest to have ever played the game, there are a few odd things about the Argentine. One of the biggest criticims leveled against him is that fellow strikers have found it hard to play alongside him.

For instance, David Villa and Zlatan Ibrahimovic struggled to complement Messi and found that they simply did not have a place in the squad. Neymar is still trying to learn how to play alongside Messi, but Munir seems to already understand his role perfectly.

In his limited time playing with the first team, Munir has linked up beautifully with Messi and even shown that he is willing to backup his teammate.

Every game, fans can see Munir setting up chances for Messi and playing off of his Argentine counterpart. A few others may have struggled to partner Messi, but that is something that Munir is already doing well.

Fans should definitely be excited about the growing partnership between these two Masia graduates because it could bring immense success down the road.

He Is Willing to Defend

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The Barcelona style of play makes defending as a team a very important aspect of every match; attackers that are unwilling to track back and get involved in the defense find it hard to be successful at the club.

Thankfully, Munir is the type of forward who never shies away from the defensive side of the game. He loves to run and is always willing to track back and help his teammates, which will only help him fit the system at the highest level.

Fans should be extremely excited over Munir’s willingness to get involved in every aspect of the game, and the Camp Nou faithful have historically praised the hardest working players in the squad.

Truthfully, Munir fits the system perfectly, but more on that later.

Munir Carries the Barcelona Gene

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Fans can always be excited about Munir simply for the fact that he is a Masia graduate, and a successful one at that. The 19-year-old rose through the youth ranks and even led the club to UEFA Youth League tournament success last season.

When it really comes down to it, Munir is Barcelona bred, and fans are always loyal to those who come out of La Masia. He has received the very best training a kid can get and knows how to succeed as a Barcelona player.

Additionally, Munir knows what it means to play for Barcelona.

Throughout his time at La Masia, the forward has grown up at the club and been taught the significance of putting on the Blaugrana shirt and defending the colors of the club.

Things can always change, of course. For now, however, Munir is fresh out of the club’s academy with all of the hunger to be the next great Barcelona star.

At the same time, Munir is very loyal to his boyhood club. No one expects the 19-year-old to try to leave Camp Nou anytime soon, and that in itself is reason for excitement.

Munir Perfectly Fits the Barcelona System

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A player can be immensely talented, extremely driven and carry a great character, but that doesn’t always mean they can succeed at a club. The Barcelona system is important and complicated, which means that every player at the club must be able to perform a specific way.

Munir could be the most talented 19-year-old in Europe at the moment, but that wouldn’t mean much if he couldn’t play in the Barcelona system. Luckily for him, the Blaugrana style is the perfect setup for him to perform at his very best.

The young striker has grown up learning the Barcelona system and understands it wonderfully. He knows the importance of moving and passing, and new manager Luis Enrique will not have to alter much about how the 19-year-old plays.

A player is only as good as the system he plays in. For Munir, he is at his boyhood club where his talents are tailored to the club’s way of playing the game. The starlet is already settled in his place at the club, which means he is ready to continue to upward climb at Camp Nou.

Barcelona fans, you are right to be excited about Munir El Haddadi. The sky is the limit, and he fits the club perfectly. Great things are to come.

What are you most excited about for Munir El Haddadi? Can the striker become the next great Barcelona star? Leave your thoughts and comments below.