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Is Riqui Puig thinking of Barca return? Galaxy star answers

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 is experiencing a career renaissance since his move to

 midfielder is seemingly enjoying his time in Los Angeles as he's registered four goals and assisted three in 23 appearances for 

. The 23-year-old has also been selected for the MLS All-Star squad to face Arsenal next week.

Given that he's actually still fairly young, Puig was asked if he's thinking of coming back to Barca at some point.

"It’s the club of my life, but at Barca they didn’t give me the minutes I needed to feel like a footballer. Los Angeles is an incredible city and we have a very good team in which I feel important," he responded.

Puig went through Blaugrana's youth ranks, made it to the senior squad in 2019 but never got a chance to become a regular for either

. He eventually left for MLS in 2022 with just five goal contributions in 57 caps for the club.

Riqui Puig scores magical goal for LA Galaxy, celebrates like Messi

. And of course, he celebrated it like the Barca legend. 

Puig wheeled away in celebration taking off his jersey and showing his name and number to the fan - epic Messi style. 

'Ridiculous finish': Fans hype Messi's goal in tribute match – one of his best in a while

 doesn't score easy goals even in exhibition matches.

In Maxi Rodriguez's tribute match, the legendary Argentine netted his third goal in style.

Leo received a floated pass from the attacking midfield area, took the ball with his chest and didn't wait for long to take a shot.

Honestly, this looks like one of his best goals in a while, even though it's just a friendly.

 (Reddit): "The alternate angle shows the ball never touched the ground!"

 (Reddit): "That's a ridiculous finish. The control, the touch and the shot in barely a second."

 (Reddit): "This has the same vibe as when he embarrassed his sons in their backyard, nutmegging and chipping them at every opportunity. Guess it's not something you can just turn on and off."

 (Reddit): "Always makes me smile how naturally he scores these goals."

Messi scored a hat-trick during the game which was a tribute to former 

Leo's Argentina team lost the friendly to 

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Can you share puigs stats from last season so we can all see how great he’s done playing in the 6th best league, at best? I’m assuming he’s ripping it up over there..

Jonny M

You watched just highlights on YouTube i think. How in this life will you say that Puig "on the ball is better than Roberto and Torre?

I will not doubt much about Kessie or Gavi, but for Roberto and Torre, you lied big time. What is special about Puig that Torre is not 3 times better than him, is it control, dribbles, turning or the eyes for goal and creativity too?

I remember when Puig came to Barca  first team, my brother said he is better than Pedri, i laughed and told him that Puig can never play where Pedri is playing. One year time, he told me that Pedri has no rivalry at all. Now, if Xavi can give Torre the same minutes as Pedri and Gavi, am sure the guy will bench Pedri at some point if there is no sentiment. Gavi can't even near. I will bet on that.

Function Guy....

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Yes, he is very underrated.
He contributes in so many ways. Barca is having issues for long and it makes things hard for some players.

This same Roberto was versatile enough to make the right back position his own at some point when the midfield is occupied and when no one, even the talents we bought to replace Dani Alves could do it. Roberto did but yet he is very underrated. Each time he plays even in the midfield regularly he contributes to either goals or assists. He helps in going forward. He is not a total flop at Barca, and he can still help us a lot. I will never forget his goal against PSG in the 6-1 remontada.

Hmm not sure I agree about torre benching pedri or gavi, aged 17 those 2 were dominating international games and classicos, torre was doing well in the spanish 3rd division! Torres will come good in time as a blind man can see he has talent, just not sure he will be better than pedri, maybe went a bit too far with that comment

brother you talking read true Pablo Torre is the best

porto raw    gggbvv

“On ball” Including Pedri!

This guy is way better than most of our midfielders. 

You said it all. 

Your words are giving me goosebumps

PëRr¥🔵🔴💙❤️

You’re right to some extent, but I don’t concur to all you said

The guy has talent! 

I always say, after Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets, Piug is the next talented player to have graduated from La Masia. It is sad that Koeman and Xavi brought him down🤦

It is true that he lacks physical strength. But beside that, I can confidently say, on the ball, he's better than Roberto, Kessie, Gavi and Pablo Torre.

I will be so happy to see him back to Spotify Cam Nou.

Big brain 🧠

What are his stats this season in MLS as no one seems to be able to tell me other than, he’s on fire, or dominating it

Riqui puig is 🔥🔥🔥at La Galaxy. Now one the best midfielders now in MLS. He is a very talented player. 
He is very talented with a lot of skills. Am so happy for him.  he was not given a chance at Barçalona.

Ebong Dxb

Coaches don’t see until
The players left and they we feel bad cos puig is a good player and I miss him

Player		G
Artem Dovbyk	Girona	24
Alexander Sørloth	Villarreal	23
Robert Lewandowski	Barcelona	19
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	19
Ante Budimir	Osasuna	17

Is Riqui Puig thinking of Barca return? Galaxy star answers

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