A player with the FC Barcelona crest in the background.

Confirmed, he's leaving Barça to sign Alexander Isak: unprecedented exchange

The Danish center-back is one of the main players singled out by the club to leave in the summer

Barça has the dream of signing a big star in this upcoming market. Although it is still April, the club is already making moves, and Deco is working to achieve that impact. The planning is focused on strengthening the attack, where two names stand out as major candidates:  Nico Williams and Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak celebrating a goal | @alex_isak

The choice between one or the other will depend on the profile the club ultimately decides on. If the club opts for a winger, Nico Williams is the big favorite. On the other hand, if Barça decides to go for a pure center forward, Alexander Isak is the highlighted name. 

The two sales the club considers essential

However, to be able to sign, Barça must first sell. The club is once again shaken by Fair Play, and La Liga has already announced that Barça is over the limit. In this regard, two names are already marked in red to leave, and they are Ansu Fati and Andreas Christensen.

They are not in Flick's plans for the future. In Ansu's case, injuries and lack of continuity have hindered his progress, and despite the affection he inspires in the fans, his departure is almost inevitable. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, has performed well during his time at the club, but his role has diminished this season, and Flick prioritizes other profiles for the defense.

Andreas Christensen would be all profit

The case of the Danish center-back is especially interesting for Barça. Christensen arrived on a free transfer in 2022 from Chelsea, so  any transfer would mean a net profit for the club. This makes his sale a very valuable operation from an accounting perspective.

The board considers that bringing in around 15 million euros  for him would be a perfect move, both for the immediate economic impact and the leeway it would open up.

Christensen, Laporta's sacrifice | @andreaschristensen3

That's why his departure has become one of the priorities for this upcoming summer, and the moves have already begun in the blaugrana offices.

The offer that would have arrived

In fact, according to journalist Gerard Romero on "Jijantes,"  Barça would have received a significant offer from Saudi Arabia for Andreas Christensen. The proposal would be close to the figures the club considers ideal. As of today, the operation is on the table and is being seriously considered, as it would solve a significant part of the financial problems.

A group of people in blue jackets and dark trousers walk with suitcases in front of a bus.
Andreas Christensen is still not playing | @FCBarcelona

The sports management is evaluating all options, but one thing is clear, and that is, for a star to arrive, someone will have to leave. And in this regard, Christensen could be the key to unlocking the signing of Nico Williams or Isak.