Barcelona target Tanguy Ndombele (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Barcelona target Tanguy Ndombele would surely improve the Barcelona side and here are three reasons why I think so…
Those who follow the Barcelona transfer news closely will know that over the last few days, there has been an increased interest in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The Frenchman has only been with Spurs for less than a year but it’s thought he will move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
According to the Daily Star, Barcelona is now the favourites to sign Ndombele. Here are three reasons why I think that’s a good idea…
1. His ability to pass in the final third
While this may seem like an average trait to have, it’s not. Too often midfielders opt for the sideways pass, perhaps because they are short of confidence. However, what separates the best from the rest is those that have the confidence and skill to pass progressively.
In the final third is truly where Ndombele shines and if he is to sign for Barcelona, then he could be the key figurehead in starting attacks. With the ball at his feet, Nbombele will get his attacking partners involved in the game as much as possible which, if Barcelona does sign Neymar, will be an essential trait to have.
Tanguy Ndombele</a>. The Frenchman has only been with Spurs for less than a year but it’s thought he will move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.</p>
<p>According to the <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/14/barcelona-3-ways-tanguy-ndombele-improve/"https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/tanguy-ndombele-considering-tottenham-exit-21855652">Daily Star</a>, Barcelona is now the favourites to sign Ndombele. Here are three reasons why I think that’s a good idea…</p>
<h3>1. His ability to pass in the final third</h3>
<p>While this may seem like an average trait to have, it’s not. Too often midfielders opt for the sideways pass, perhaps because they are short of confidence. However, what separates the best from the rest is those that have the confidence and skill to pass progressively.</p>
<p>In the final third is truly where Ndombele shines and if he is to sign for Barcelona, then he could be the key figurehead in starting attacks. With the ball at his feet, Nbombele will get his attacking partners involved in the game as much as possible which, if Barcelona does sign Neymar, will be an essential trait to have.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham Hotspur (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>2. His immense dribbling ability</h3>
<p>Part of what makes Ndombele’s final-third passing possible is his work with the ball at his feet. He is one of the best dribbler’s of the ball I have seen in a long time. Take it from an Arsenal fan, when I first watched him play for Tottenham I was fearful as I thought they had signed the reincarnation of <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/14/barcelona-3-ways-tanguy-ndombele-improve/"https://fbref.com/en/players/f7ee69fb/Mousa-Dembele?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mousa Dembele</a>. That’s how good he is.</p>
<p>La Liga is all about splashes of individual brilliance. Even in a smooth-flowing passing system, there are moments which require getting out of tight spaces. Ndombele has this trait up his sleeve and watching him unleash it is truly beautiful.</p>
<p>The best way to describe his dribbling ability is to imagine having the ball super-glued to your feet. Although he doesn’t have the most exuberant range of skills in his locker, Ndombele is still able to beat his man with ease. It’s this type of playing style which makes him unique.</p>
<p>Of course, Barcelona fans are in the best position to judge what a good dribbler is like, as they have the best in the world. Ndombele is nowhere near the calibre of <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/14/barcelona-3-ways-tanguy-ndombele-improve/"https://fbref.com/en/players/d70ce98e/Lionel-Messi?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lionel Messi</a>; but then again, who is? However, Ndombele is a truly fine dribbler of the ball and Quique Setien would appreciate having more of this in his side.</p>
<p>Onto the final trait of his, which may come as a surprise given all I have described of him so far.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;">Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham Hotspur (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>3. He is a real powerhouse</h3>
<p>I feel like Barcelona fans will appreciate the image choice there. Thank me later.</p>
<p>I know that so far if you hadn’t seen Ndombele play and you were judging solely of my description, you’d think he is some kind of twinkle toes. You would be right in thinking so, however, do not get it mixed up.</p>
<p>Ndombele may be excellent with the ball at his feet but he is also just as good with the ball not at his feet. I am, of course, talking about his physical presence.</p>
<p>Ndombele is a man of frightening stature, to put it in the nicest way. He has a broad frame which may impact his stamina but it does have its strengths. He is able to put his body on the line and nine times out of ten, he is able to out-muscle his opponent off the ball.</p>
<p>Ndombele is and probably always will be an attack-orientated midfielder but he does his best to help the defence too. This will certainly help Barcelona out in the long-run, especially with <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/14/barcelona-3-ways-tanguy-ndombele-improve/"https://fbref.com/en/players/5ab0ea87/Sergio-Busquets?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sergio Busquets</a> ageing and drawing closer to retirement age.</p>
<p>There is no denying that there are areas for Ndombele to develop but ageing at 23 years old, this shouldn’t be an area of concern for Barcelona. He brings with him a multitude of strengths and it’s this level of versatility which makes signing him all the more worthwhile. He could even match up to Real Madrid’s rumoured signing <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2020/04/14/barcelona-3-ways-tanguy-ndombele-improve/"https://fbref.com/en/players/867239d3/Paul-Pogba?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Paul Pogba</a>, but you didn’t hear that from me.</p>
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