Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez has laid the groundwork for a future move to Barcelona.
Mario Gomez, who was named as the Bundesliga Player of the Year for 2006-07 yesterday, has admitted that he is a Barcelona fan, and would one day like to play in Spain.
"Clearly, I would like to one day play in Spain. Barcelona? Maybe, but Real Madrid are also a great club.
"Barcelona are my favourite team. But my Dad is from Madrid and my cousins from Granada."
Gomez has been one of the stars of Stuttgart's Bundesliga winning team, and has also earned himself a place in the German national team already.
The 20-year-old has already struck form this season, scoring thrice in three pre-season games as Stuttgart prepare to defend their trophy, and of course, to make an impact in the Champions League.
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