Euro 2024, Spain: Fabian Ruiz, the X factor of La Roja with an uncertain future

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“Above all, I like to highlight my players and for me Fabian Ruiz has all the qualities to be a world star, he has the potential. We must be happy that he is Spanish, I would like him to have this recognition. In Spain, we often think that the best are foreigners, we must not forget ours”. This is what Luis de la Fuente said a few moments after the Spanish recital against Croatia (3-0) on June 15. It must be said that the Parisian player, once again brilliant in the snatched victory (1-0) against Italy, is one of the strong men of this Roja at the start of the competition.

Partnered in a three-man midfield with Manchester City player Rodri and Barça player Pedri, the Los Palacios y Villafranca native excels in all areas. Decisive passer, scorer, impactful, technically accurate, sparkling in the direction of the game, the Spanish international (25 caps, 3 goals) is today showing all his class. Against the Nazionale, Ruiz also intercepted 14 balls, more than any other player since the start of the competition.

A possible departure after the Euro?

Enough to secure him a place in the starting XI and impress the local press. Brand spoke, in this capacity, “of a player destined to play in a big team”. While he should be rested this Monday evening against Albania before regaining his starting place in the round of 16 – La Roja having validated its qualification after two matches – another subject comes up insistently when we talk about the trajectory of the former Napoli player: his future. Under contract with PSG until June 2027, the player who has a market value of 30 million euros has remained vague on this subject.

“The Premier League? You never know, but I have a contract with PSG for another three years and I’m happy there.”assured the main person concerned to the Spanish media. Author of 3 goals and 7 assists in 35 matches in all competitions last season, the PSG number 8 is today considered more as a rotation element in Luis Enrique’s squad. Alternating between good and bad in Parisian lands, Fabian Ruiz is this time proving that he can maintain an exceptional level on the international scene. It remains to be seen whether this impressive performance could change his future in the French capital…

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