Barcelona awaits the most crucial stage of this season, starting with the match against Osasuna on the 27th of this month. This match was postponed due to the sudden death of the team doctor and La Liga’s refusal to postpone it until the end of the season.
The Catalan team is competing on several fronts this season, as it seeks to widen the gap at the top of La Liga with runner-up Real Madrid. It also aims to overcome Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinals and hopes to defeat Atletico Madrid and reach the Copa del Rey final.
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According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Pedri and Yamal are surprisingly advising Joan Laporta not to sign Rafael Leão in the upcoming transfer window, warning that signing the Portuguese player could cause a major problem in the dressing room and destabilize the team under Hansi Flick.
As Barcelona continues its search for reinforcements for next season, Rafael Leão’s name has been on the negotiating table. The Milan winger possesses exceptional talent, thanks to his speed and dribbling skills, which make him a significant threat to any defense. However, despite his technical ability, Pedri and Yamal sent clear messages to Joan Laporta, indicating that signing Leão could inflame the dressing room due to his explosive personality and destabilize the team, especially as Barcelona seeks to establish a strong and stable project under Flick.
Leão, known for his strong personality, may not be the ideal choice for the team at this stage. His previous experiences at Milan showed that his interactions with coaches and teammates were significantly challenging, raising concerns about his compatibility with Barcelona’s current environment, which strives for calm and integration.
Furthermore, Leão’s style of play, which lacks defensive prowess and tends toward individualism, may not fit with Flick’s philosophy. The German coach places great importance on tactical commitment and discipline on the pitch and requires players who can contribute both offensively and defensively, which Leão may not achieve on a regular basis.
Ultimately, Joan Laporta has yet to make a final decision on signing Leão, but he is heeding warnings from Pedri, Yamal, and the rest of the club’s management. Such a deal could be ruled out if financial conditions are not favorable or if Flick is not on board with the idea of his arrival.
