defender is excelling at the Copa America 2024 with the Colombian national team. So much so that the 28-year-old ace is being termed the ‘best full-back’ at the competition.
The right-back has been in fine form throughout 2024 be it with Crystal Palace or . In his two appearances at the Copa America this summer, Munoz has scored a goal and helped his team to a clean sheet.
While the spotlight might be on the likes of , and James Rodriguez, Munoz has excelled and is a key reason why Colombia are one of the favourites to go all the way.
Munoz dreams of Barcelona
Now, in an interview (h/t ), Munoz has let it slip that his professional dream has always been to don the colours of .
“To be able to play for Barcelona,” said Munoz when asked to name his lifelong dream.
The 28-year-old right-back then went on to reveal that he always idolised Barcelona legend Ronaldinho while also trying to learn the trade from another club icon in Dani Alves.
“As a child, my idol was always Ronaldinho when he played for Barcelona. In the lower divisions, I never played as a full-back, I was always a winger and I looked at players who were dynamic,” he said.
“When I started playing full-back, I looked at Dani Alves, his movements, how he went forward and defended, so in my position, he became an idol too,” he explained.
Barcelona on the lookout for a right-back
It is no secret that Barcelona are on the lookout for a new right-back now that ’s loan deal has officially expired.
However, the Catalans are working to bring back the Portuguese international from , preferably on another temporary assignment with a buy option.
At the same time, though, new manager Hansi Flick has reportedly requested the signing of and right-back .
Munoz, who has a contract at Crystal Palace until 2027, is not on the Catalans’ radar at this point.