Hansi Flick seems determined to strengthen Barcelona’s defense and has set his sights on signing a player who could be key to the team’s future.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, it is Jonathan Tah, the Bayer Leverkusen defender, whose contract expires at the end of this season and will be available for free.
The 28-year-old German defender is considered an ideal option by Flick to strengthen Barcelona’s defense, especially given his experience and excellent physical condition, which makes him a pillar in the heart of defense.
The connection between Flick and Tah is not a coincidence; they were both part of the German national team, where the coach was able to make the most of the center back’s qualities.
This gives Barcelona a competitive advantage in its pursuit of the player, who also receives offers from Premier League clubs and other major European teams.
However, the sporting project and the possibility of working with Flick again could be decisive factors in Tah’s decision, potentially making Camp Nou his preferred destination.
Tah’s arrival would not only strengthen the team but also have significant consequences for the current squad. Two players in Barcelona’s defense could be forced to leave the club: Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen.
Eric Garcia has been relegated to a secondary role in Flick’s plans, while Christensen, who has yet to make his first appearance this season due to injury, could become expendable if a major defensive reinforcement such as Tah arrives.
According to sources within the club, Deco has already begun exploring potential destinations for both players. For Eric Garcia, La Liga clubs such as Girona or Villarreal could be interested in signing him, either on loan or permanently.
As for Christensen, Premier League clubs are willing to make offers for the Danish center-back, which could boost Barcelona’s coffers financially.
The signing of Jonathan Tah represents a strategic opportunity for Barcelona, not only because he would arrive on a free transfer but also due to the impact he would have on the restructuring of the defense.
Flick seems clear that the team needs to rejuvenate this position, and integrating the German would be the first step toward achieving that. The ball is now in Barcelona’s court and in Tah’s hands, as he must complete a move that could change the face of the team’s defense.