The competition between Real Madrid is not limited to the field only; each team seeks to sign the best players in the world to enhance its chances of winning titles.
The two teams are preparing to face each other in the La Liga Clasico next Sunday, with Barcelona currently at the top of the La Liga standings with 27 points, three points ahead of Real Madrid.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Alphonso Davies, the Canadian full-back, is considered one of the most prominent surprises that Barcelona seeks to achieve next season.
Barcelona’s interest in the player is strong, especially as his contract with Bayern Munich is nearing expiration, and Davies does not seem determined to renew it. This makes him one of the most desirable names in the transfer market, especially with Real Madrid also looking to sign him. However, Barcelona has a decisive advantage: Hansi Flick.
Barcelona’s current coach, Hansi Flick, knows Davies well, as he was the one who gave the full-back his first chance in the Bayern Munich first team. Under Flick, Davies enjoyed one of his best seasons in 2019-20, when the Bavarians won the treble, including the Champions League.
During that season, Davies played 29 Bundesliga matches, establishing himself as one of the best defenders in the world. This strong relationship between coach and player is a positive factor in Barcelona’s efforts to convince the Canadian to make the move.
While Real Madrid is also showing interest, Barcelona is confident that Flick can play a pivotal role in Davies’ decision, along with the opportunity to be a key part of Barcelona’s project, which could tip the balance in the Catalan club’s favor.
Flick has already demonstrated his ability to capitalize on the player’s potential, and this familiarity could be the decisive factor that convinces Davies to reject Madrid’s offer.
The Canadian, who will add pace, power, and quality to the left-back position, is seen as a first-class reinforcement. If Davies ultimately decides to wear the Blaugrana shirt, he will significantly contribute to raising the quality of Flick’s squad, strengthening Barcelona’s project to compete at the highest level in Europe.