FC Barcelona sets a limit for recruiting its right side

It’s no secret. FC Barcelona wants to recruit a right side as soon as possible. Sergi Roberto and Hector Bellerin are not completely suitable, especially since the two specialists for the position are coming to the end of their contract in June, and Jules Koundé is not a professional full-back, despite rather positive performances in this position in the team of France during the World Cup. The former Bordelais even stole the place of a certain Benjamin Pavard (26), in great difficulty during the first match against Australia.

The hero of the round of 16 against Argentina in 2018 is going through a delicate period. Not only has he lost his place with the Blues, and the confidence of the technical staff, but he also wants to leave Bayern Munich. “I have immense respect for Bayern, I learned there the requirement of the very high level and it is an honor to wear this jersey. Afterwards, I have been in Germany for seven years, I have won everything with the club. I’m not against discovering a new project. Maybe now is the time. Why not discover a new country, a new culture? » he said before the World Cup in The Team.

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A “casting final” between Pavard and Meunier

At the end of the contract in 2024, the former Stuttgart and LOSC player could therefore leave Bavaria at the earliest in January, at the latest next summer. This is good because he is one of the priorities… of FC Barcelona. The Catalan club has identified a number of players in the right-back position to strengthen with Diogo Dalot or Juan Foyth but the Portuguese should extend to Manchester United, while the Argentinian is far too expensive. His release clause is €55m. The Catalans, always looking for new money, cannot afford to pay such a sum.

In today’s edition, Sport therefore makes the Frenchman the big favourite. A maximum envelope of €15 million is even mentioned. From a sporting point of view, it ticks all the boxes, but it is its conflicting nature that leaves some questions, according to the media. Be careful though because the Frenchman is “in the final” with Thomas Meunier (31 years old). The Belgian is a long-time target of Barça, he who is also out of contract in 2024 with Borussia Dortmund. Older than its Bavarian counterpart, it is considered a more “low-cost” option by the culé board, while offering the same sporting guarantees. The distance match between the two men promises.