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Valencia closing in on Barcelona youngster Abel Ruiz - report

Nineteen-year-old Abel Ruiz of Barcelona B could be heading to Valencia soon. The youngster started in the Valencian academy before joining Barcelona seven years ago, and he could be on his way back.

While the striker has shown a lot of promise, he hasn’t been at his best lately, and Mundo Deportivo reports that Ruiz and his club agree he should go elsewhere to recover his best form. Barcelona are expected to want to retain control over the player in the long term as well, suggesting perhaps a loan or sale with a buyback clause could be in the cards.