Barcelona will play one of their most important matches of the season tonight when they face Inter Milan at the San Siro in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. The Catalan team hopes to secure a place in the much-anticipated final after the exciting 3-3 draw in the first leg at Montjuïc, leaving everything open in this highly awaited encounter. Hansi Flick’s men are aware of the challenge they face against a tough opponent, but they enter the match with great ambition to return to the European stage after years of absence from the continental final.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Bradley Barcola began the current season as a rising star at Paris Saint-Germain, establishing himself as a key player in the squad following the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid. However, things have changed, as his position within the team has recently undergone a significant shift with the arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in January, along with the brilliance of Desiree Doue and Ousmane Dembélé, who have now become Luis Enrique’s starting attacking trio.
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This change has led to a significant decline in Barcola’s role, despite his impressive physical and technical performances every time he appears. Despite scoring 18 goals and providing 17 assists in various competitions, this hasn’t been enough to secure a permanent place in the starting lineup. With this situation continuing, the French star has begun to seriously consider leaving the Parc des Princes during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The player has informed the club’s management, headed by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, of his intention to leave if his situation does not improve. This has accelerated the emergence of several clubs interested in signing him. Despite his young age—just 22 years old—Barcola is considered one of the most prominent attacking talents in the world. His agent, Jorge Mendes, known for his strong presence in the transfer market, has already begun communicating with clubs interested in signing him.
Among these clubs, Barcelona has emerged as a potential destination after Jorge Mendes presented the player’s name to club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco. Barcola has expressed a clear interest in experiencing La Liga for the first time in his career, considering it an important step toward development and new challenges. This deal appears attractive to the Catalan club as it seeks to bolster its attacking line.
New Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has expressed a clear desire to sign the former Olympique Lyonnais player, seeing him as a reliable and suitable replacement for Rafinha. Reports indicate that initial talks between the parties have already begun.
However, Barcola’s departure will not be easy. Paris Saint-Germain is refusing to facilitate his exit and is demanding a large sum in exchange for him. The Parisian club paid €45 million to sign him when he was a little-known name, so they will not agree to sell him for less than €80 million today.
