Barcelona continue to look to strengthen their squad with strong names for the future, aiming to balance the team’s needs with the current financial situation.
In light of the economic challenges, the club is focusing on signing free agents to reinforce the squad in the coming seasons. One potential target on the horizon appears to be one that would provide a significant tactical and commercial boost to the Catalan team.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, while several names such as Neco Williams and Rafael Leão have made headlines in recent months, the club seems to be turning its attention to a different target. The next star in the Blaugrana ranks could be Heung-Min Son, the Tottenham Hotspur striker and one of the best wingers in the English Premier League.
At the age of 32, Heung-Min Son is entering a crucial stage of his football career. The South Korean player’s contract with Tottenham expires in June 2025, and there is uncertainty in London about whether his contract will be renewed or whether he will be allowed to leave. For Son, it seems that he is ready to end his era in the Premier League, where he has shone for almost a decade, and embark on a new challenge at an advanced stage of his career.
Son’s move to Barcelona would be financially feasible for one main reason: zero cost. Given the economic situation facing the Catalan club, imposed by La Liga, Barcelona are looking to replicate the successful signing strategy they adopted with players such as Ilkay Gündogan, Andreas Christensen, and Franck Kessié, who were brought in without the need to pay a transfer fee.
Moreover, Son’s move would address a clear tactical need within the team. Coach Hansi Flick has insisted for several months on the need to strengthen the left wing, a position in which Barcelona do not currently have a regular and undisputed player. Thanks to his speed, great technique, and ability to score goals, Son could provide immediate solutions in this position.
However, the biggest challenge in completing the deal will remain the length of the contract. Given Son’s age and the club’s limited wage policy, Barcelona are unlikely to offer the player more than a two-year contract, with an option to extend based on his performance. This model has been successfully applied in previous deals with players such as Sergio Agüero and Iñigo Martínez, allowing the club to maintain financial balance.
In addition to his sporting role, Son’s transfer would have a significant commercial impact. The South Korean star is hugely popular in Asia, a region that is very important for the growth of the Barcelona brand.
According to reports, Deco is already in talks with the player’s representatives, believing that Son’s arrival would not only strengthen the squad but also open up new economic and marketing opportunities for the club.