Former Barcelona scout reveals why Catalan giants passed on Real Madrid player – ‘I always put the same thing’

Former Barcelona scout and father of current coaching staff member Bojan Krkic Sr. has revealed he went to watch Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni but did not recommend his signing. An opinion he would probably have been criticized for last season, but now that the Frenchman is not the subject of harsh reviews, he may not face as much backlash.

Previously, Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he pushed Barcelona to watch Tchouameni while the pair shared a dressing room at AS Monaco. However, it was their rival Real Madrid who spent 80 million euros on him, and Krkic Sr. might be part of the reason.

“I went to see him two or three times, against PSG and Marseille,” he told SER Catalunya, as told by MD.

“In my reports I always put the same thing: he has power, strength, aggressiveness in marking, perhaps in excess, but creativity; small.” He noted that “it wasn't for a big club, I didn't like him,” Krkic senior noted.

Tchouameni has come under heavy criticism this season as Real Madrid struggle to find the balance between attack and defense. It is even said that the hierarchy at the club are losing patience with the France international and will consider selling him for the right price next season.