Barcelona is interested in the new Karim Benzema

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23/05/26 21:00:00

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The FC Barcelona continues to scout the European market in search of a forward capable of reinforcing the Blaugrana attack for the future. Among the numerous names the sports management is considering, Matthis Abline, a forward from FC Nantes who is having a very interesting season in France, has emerged as a strong candidate.

The 23-year-old French forward currently has 8 goals and 7 assists in all competitions, numbers that have attracted the interest of several major European clubs. However, what stands out the most about him in France are not just his statistics but the comparisons starting to arise with a young Karim Benzema.

Nantes enjoys one of the surprises of the season

Matthis Abline has become one of the great positive surprises of the season for Nantes. The forward has made a significant competitive leap and has shown himself to be much more than a mere goal-scorer.

His game stands out especially for his ability to link up, move into wide areas, and actively participate in the team's offensive build-up. It is precisely there where many comparisons with the early Benzema from Olympique de Lyon emerge before he moved to Real Madrid.

In France, it is believed that Abline possesses a very advanced tactical intelligence for his age and a notable ability to create advantages far from the opponent's area.

Furthermore, his ability to combine goals with collective play makes him a very attractive profile in modern football, where forwards capable of participating in multiple phases of the game are increasingly valued.

Barça seeks a different forward

Within Barcelona, there is agreement on the need to strengthen the attack with a versatile profile that has room for growth. The sports management has been studying alternatives for months that fit both sporting and financial criteria within the Blaugrana project.

Matthis Abline appears precisely as an interesting option for several reasons. His youth, technical ability, and offensive versatility make him a player compatible with the style historically associated with Barça.

Moreover, the French forward does not yet have an exorbitant valuation, which is essential considering the economic constraints that the Catalan club continues to face.

At Can Barça, his ability to play with his back to goal, link up swiftly, and create space for teammates is particularly appreciated. These are characteristics reminiscent of the kind of forward who has traditionally thrived at Camp Nou.

Comparison with Benzema fuels excitement

The recurrent comparison to Karim Benzema is not coincidental. Obviously, there is still a vast gap between the two players, but many French analysts believe that Abline's footballing profile shares interesting similarities with the early Benzema who began to shine at Lyon.

It is not just about goal numbers. What is most remembered is his approach to offensive play, his mobility, and his natural involvement in collective creation.

At Barcelona, they are closely monitoring this evolution and believe that the forward could become a very interesting present and future investment.

Currently, there are no advanced negotiations, but there is continuous monitoring by the Blaugrana club. The feeling is that Abline is part of that list of young forwards who could definitively break out in the coming years.

In France, meanwhile, excitement is growing around a player who has gone from being an interesting prospect to becoming one of the most observed strikers in Ligue 1.

The summer will be crucial in defining the next step in the French forward's career. And although there is still a long way to go to reach Benzema's level, the comparisons perfectly reflect the enormous potential that many see in Matthis Abline.

Barça has taken note. And when Camp Nou begins to watch closely a young forward with that technical and associative profile, it is rarely just a passing interest.

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