The European football market and the challenges of Barça
In the competitive European football market, FC Barcelona faces the need to sell some of its stars this summer. The Blaugrana club is determined to recover the 1:1 rule in order to register new players and, at the same time, generate income to invest in the team. Therefore, he is forced to consider the offers that come for his players, with the aim of balancing finances and strengthening the squad.
The names on the list of possible exits
Among the players who could leave Barça are Araujo, Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong. However, the club will analyze all offers that arrive, except those involving Lamine Yamal, Cubarsí, Gavi or Ter Stegen. The sports management is carefully evaluating each proposal to make strategic decisions.
Galatasaray’s interest in Gündogan
Galatasaray has shown interest in signing Ilkay Gündogan, a German midfielder of Turkish origin. The club’s president, Dursun Ozbek, has expressed his desire to make this signing a reality, considering it as a childhood dream of his. Galatasaray has had a great performance in recent years, winning two consecutive leagues and accumulating a total of 103 points. Gündogan would fit perfectly into the profile of experienced players seeking titles and the club would be willing to pay 50 million euros to sign him.
Gündogan’s value for Barça
Although Barça considered prioritizing other departures, Gündogan’s transfer will not take place. Deco, the club’s advisor, has raised the importance of the German midfielder for the Barça project to coach Hansi Flick, who considers him indispensable. Gündogan has had an outstanding season, being the undisputed starter and one of the best players on the team. His transfer would have been a spectacular financial operation, since he came to the club at zero cost. However, Barça will have to look for other options to make an important transfer.
The future of Barça and the key players
Barça is looking for alternatives to make an important transfer. The names that sound strongly are Raphinha and Ferran Torres. Coach Hansi Flick prefers to keep in the squad players like Araujo, who stands out as an excellent defender, and De Jong, key in the midfield. These players are fundamental for Barça’s project, which seeks to maintain a style of play based on high pressing and ball control.
