Spanish press reports revealed that Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants to sign a new deal from the Spanish League this summer.
Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick, aspires to strengthen his ranks during the pre-season in preparation for the new season’s competitions.
Barcelona wants to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, and the Catalan club is confident in its ability to beat Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign the player.
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich was Barcelona’s main target, but it seems that the player will complete his contract until next summer, especially since Bayern Munich wants 50 million euros in exchange for letting go of him.
According to the “Relivo” network, Barcelona wants to include an experienced midfielder, and the choice fell on Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, as he perfectly fits the required specifications and received the approval of coach Flick, especially since he will not cost the club much.
Hansi Flick believes that Merino is a multi-positional player in all midfield positions, in addition to the Catalan club’s financial ability to sign him after the failure of negotiations to include Bayern Munich player Joshua Kimmich.
Merino is scheduled to leave Real Sociedad for a sum ranging between 20-25 million euros.