A Barça in Transformation
The current situation of FC Barcelona presents itself as a real puzzle. The pressure to improve the financial situation has led the board, headed by Joan Laporta and Deco, to be open to negotiating with several members of the staff, generating a climate of uncertainty.
Key Players and Possible Losses
Only a few players seem to have their continuity guaranteed. Among them, the young Lamine Yamal, the potential central Andreas Christensen, and the veteran attacker Robert Lewandowski. The rest of the team is in a precarious situation; reasonable offers could open the door to his exit.
Gündogan: A Special Case
The case of Ilkay Gündogan is an additional concern. Despite being considered one of the fundamental players, the increase in competition and his age, which is around 34 years, have made his stay at the club in doubt. The strained relationship with some colleagues, including Ronald Araújo, does not help to stabilize his situation.
Market Interest and Expectations
His versatility and experience have made him a player of interest to several clubs. Fenerbahce, for example, has shown interest and submitted an offer of 20 million euros. This proposal is attractive, especially considering that Gündogan landed at Barça without a transfer fee a year ago.
Barça’s stance
Despite the initial offer, the board expects to obtain a higher amount, and Deco has set a price of 35 million euros for the German. In addition, it has been leaked that clubs in the Saudi Pro League would also be interested in signing him, adding more variables to the negotiation.
Looking Towards the Future
With La Liga EA Sports in sight, Barça are not only in a phase of re-adjustment of the squad but also looking to balance their finances, which will mean that in the coming weeks there may be notable changes. Now more than ever, negotiation strategy will be critical in deciding who stays and who goes, including Gündogan.