Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano tonight at the Olympic Stadium of Luis Companys, in a match for the twenty-fourth round of La Liga.
On the other hand, Barcelona is preparing to make several changes to its ranks in the upcoming transfer window in order to strengthen the team with a number of signings that will enhance the squad led by German coach Hansi Flick.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, Barcelona is close to completing a strategic deal that may bring about important changes in the team’s defense.
Jonathan Tah, the center-back of Bayer Leverkusen, is expected to join the team after negotiations led by Hansi Flick and Deco. This deal will be a coup in the transfer market, as the player will arrive at no financial cost, given that his contract with the German team expires in June 2025.
Since taking over the team, Hansi Flick has insisted on strengthening Barcelona’s defense with a strong and fast defender who can contribute to building attacks, which are the qualities that Tah possesses. Tah is 28 years old and is a key member of Xabi Alonso’s squad, with a wealth of experience in the Bundesliga and European competitions.
Deco continues to work quietly to push this deal forward, and with reports from close sources, it seems that Barcelona has reached an agreement in principle with the player’s entourage. Tah is very excited about the move to La Liga, as the Barcelona project is the ideal next step in his career.
This deal will have a significant impact on the current squad, as the main player likely to leave is Ronald Araujo. Despite his recent contract renewal, Barcelona knows that his release clause is available to several major European clubs, meaning they could receive a large sum of money for his transfer.
The arrival of Jonathan Tah will not only strengthen the defense but will also put several players in the current squad under scrutiny. In the event of Araujo’s departure, Barcelona’s defense will consist of Tah, Coparsi, Inigo Martinez, and Christensen, with the possibility of adding some young talent from La Masia.
As the transfer window approaches, Barcelona’s plans continue to progress, and Tah’s move looks set to be just the beginning of a very active summer at Camp Nou.