Ruud Nijstad aspires to play for Barcelona with Pau Cubarsi

Ruud Nijstad, a highly-regarded Dutch defender, expressed his ambition to play for Barcelona and form a center-back partnership with Pau Cubarsi. Although a transfer this summer appears unlikely due to financial constraints, Nijstad acknowledged the interest from Barcelona earlier this year. He recently signed a new contract with FC Twente, which will keep him at the club until 2029, prioritizing his development. Despite the setback, his goal of playing alongside Cubarsi remains intact as he focuses on improving at FC Twente.

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