Behind closed doors and away from the headlines, a seasoned tactician is carefully laying the groundwork for what could be a surprising summer maneuver. It’s a move that few saw coming — one that blends experience, versatility, and a touch of nostalgia.
According to sources close to the matter, the club’s new leadership has identified a unique profile — a player with decades of top-flight experience, a proven winner across Europe, and someone who still has fuel left in the tank. The intention? To bring in a figure who could offer tactical flexibility and a calm head in high-pressure moments.
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That figure, it seems, is none other than Croatian veteran Ivan Perišić, currently playing for PSV Eindhoven. Reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest that Barcelona’s German coach, Hansi Flick, is keen on adding the 36-year-old winger to his ranks — a player he knows well and trusts deeply.
Perišić, whose contract with PSV runs until June 2025, has been given the freedom by the Dutch side to decide his future — whether to stay or embrace a final European chapter. PSV reportedly offered him a two-year extension, but Barcelona’s interest may tip the scales.
In recent comments, Perišić hinted that his next move will be a family decision. Notably, he’s even open to a pay cut if it means wearing the Blaugrana shirt.
A decision is expected before the end of the month — and if it goes Barcelona’s way, this quiet move could prove louder than many headline-grabbing transfers this summer.
