As the process of rebuilding proceeds, Barcelona will be prepared to make the final significant alterations to their roster when the summer transfer window of 2024 opens. Although the majority of the team appears to be prepared, there are a few positions that require some adjustments.
Having said that, in order for them to accomplish this, they will need to find a way to raise money. Barca Studios is one of the club’s assets that the Catalans are prepared to sell off now that they are ready to pull some levers. Allowing gamers to leave in order to increase money through sales is, however, the most expedient option.
There are obviously certain gaps in the assault, such as the left flank position or the striker who serves as Robert Lewandowski’s backup. The middle of the field is also in desperate need of reinforcements, particularly in light of the injury sustained by Gavi.
The only position in which Barcelona is able to sell players is the offensive and defensive center defense. The club is anticipated to release one or two defenders, according to sources that suggest they are prepared to trigger the buy-back clause of Chadi Riad from Real Betis. The reports claim that the club is ready to activate the clause.
Jules Kounde or Andreas Christensen are thought to be the players that are most likely to be released from their contracts, as reported by SPORT.
The situation involving Inigo and Araujo
This past summer, Barcelona made the decision to acquire Inigo Martinez on a free transfer. Since then, the player has more than lived up to the expectations that were placed on him. He has performed exceptionally well in matches against Athletic Club, Porto, and Real Sociedad.
No club will be willing to spend a lot of money to acquire a center back who is 32 years old and is not even close to being considered a first-choice player at his present club, despite the fact that he will undoubtedly have suitors. Thus, it is anticipated that he will continue to hold his position on the team.
The situation with Araujo is less complicated. Because he is the third-choice captain of the squad and one of the fans’ favorite players, he cannot be transferred to another team.
And in the meantime, Christensen and Kounde…
After joining for Barcelona during the previous season, both Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde have shown to be reliable players for the club. The first one plays center back, while the second one plays right back and center back during the game.
At the ages of 27 and 25, respectively, the pair of defenders are both highly sought after and highly rated, and it is anticipated that they will each bring in more over sixty million euros for a transfer.
There are a number of Premier League sides that are prepared to make an offer for Christensen, particularly despite the fact that the player is inclined to remain with Barcelona permanently.