The budget needed to sign a new pivot
According to the latest information, Barça needs a budget of 60 million euros to be able to sign a new pivot for their football team. This figure matches the release clause of Martín Zubimendi, a Real Sociedad player, and the exit value of Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich. Although Real Sociedad are unwilling to negotiate for their player, Bayern Munich could accept a slightly lower offer as Kimmich has less than a year left on his contract.
A promising option: Amadou Onana
Barça are considering several options to fill this key midfield position. One of the main options is Amadou Onana, a Belgian footballer from Everton. Onana, 22 years old, is a player with great potential and is currently playing for the Euro 2024 in Germany with the Belgian national team. He arrived in the Premier League from French side Lille for an investment of 35 million euros and his current market value is 50 million euros.
The ideal profile according to Deco
According to Deco, Onana has the ideal profile for Barça. With a height of 1.95 meters, he is a physically imposing player who can bring solidity to the midfield. However, the main obstacle to his possible signing is the price. Onana is under contract with Everton until the summer of 2027 and the English club are not willing to let him leave for a cheap price. Manchester United have already made a €55m bid for Onana, but Everton are hoping to get a higher bid.
Barça focused on strengthening the left wing
Despite the interest in signing a new pivot, Barça is focusing its efforts on strengthening the left wing of the team. This means that he does not have the necessary financial resources to face a signing of these characteristics for the midfield. However, if there are player departures, the club’s financial situation could change.
