Barcelona is decisive about their next big signing: Jamal Musiala.The young Bayern Munich star is a key target for Barcelona, with Hansi Flick seeing his arrival as key to reviving the club’s project.
However, acquiring the services of the German player will not be an easy task, given his high market value and the complicated financial situation that Barcelona is facing.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, to carry out this deal, the club will have to make significant sacrifices in terms of sales, and Flick has already pointed out some names that could leave the team.
One of the players who could leave is Dutchman Frenkie de Jong, who Flick is believed to be unconvinced about in terms of his suitability for his system of play. Despite De Jong’s high quality, the German coach believes that the midfielder does not fit into Barcelona’s current philosophy. Furthermore, De Jong’s high salary is a financial burden on the club, making his sale an opportunity to generate significant income.
It is reported that sporting director Deco is currently studying possible destinations for the player, who is attracting interest from several clubs in the English Premier League. De Jong arrived at Barcelona as one of the biggest promises in world football and now represents one of the main options through which the Musiala deal could be financed.
The second name that Flick has put on the table is Ronald Araujo, who has, until now, been considered one of the untouchable players in the team.
The departure of the Uruguayan defender would come as a shock to Barcelona fans, but Flick believes that the defense is well secured with players like Coparsi, as well as experienced players like Inigo Martínez and Andreas Christensen.
Although the departure of Araujo would be painful, Flick believes that letting him go represents a “lesser evil” if it allows him to bring in Musiala, whom he sees as a player capable of shaping a new era at Barcelona. In addition, Araujo’s great reputation in Europe could facilitate the process of selling him for a large sum.
Barcelona’s interest in Musiala is not fleeting. The young player has shown, both with Bayern Munich and with his national team, great potential that qualifies him to become one of the best players in the world. His ability to play between the lines, his vision, and his great balance make him an ideal addition to Barcelona’s style. Signing Musiala would be a turning point for the Catalan club, but at the same time, it would be a move that would require difficult decisions. The ball is now in the court of the Barcelona board, who will have to assess whether the sacrifices required, such as the sale of De Jong and Araujo, are worth achieving Flick’s goal.