Sports News of Tuesday, 7 January 2020Source: GHANAsoccernet.comBarcelona rue opting for Prince Boateng ahead of Haaland in last winter windowKevin-Prince BoatengSpanish giants FC Barcelona are reported to have rued their mistake of choosing Kevin-Prince Boateng over Erling Braut Haaland during their pursuit of a replacement for Luis Suárez last year January. At that point, Haaland was catching the eye and scoring goals at Molde in Norway, but the Blaugrana decided he would be too unpolished, opting instead for Prince Boateng from Italian side US Sassuolo, after his return of five goals in 15 games. The Catalan club felt the Norwegian striker's rawness would prevent him from hitting the ground running in LaLiga hence opted for experience instead. Boateng himself has since moved from Sassuolo to fellow Italian club Fiorentina. The Ghana forward is however yet to blossom for the Viola — making 13 league appearances and scoring one goal.

Source: GhanaWeb January 07, 2020 14:15 UTC