FC Barcelona continues to move in the transfer market to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season. After regaining competitive form with Hansi Flick, the club wants to secure the team's future with strategic signings, especially in the midfield.
For months, Deco and Joan Laporta have been working on several options to strengthen the midfield. The club's idea is to sign a player with experience, physicality, and the ability to provide balance in the midfield.
Despite interest from other major European clubs like PSG and Juventus, Barça has managed to convince the player. He has already given the green light to his arrival at Camp Nou.
Joan Laporta | @jlaportaoficial
A Key Signing for Flick
The German coach has made it clear that he needs a midfielder with presence to strengthen the team. Throughout the season, Barça has shown problems in midfield containment, something Flick wants to solve with this signing.
The club has opted for an experienced player with technique and defensive ability, but who can also contribute in attack when necessary. His arrival will allow the squad to balance and give a breather to players like Gavi, Pedri, or Frenkie de Jong.
A player of this profile is exactly what Flick was looking for. Tactically intelligent, with the ability to recover balls and with experience in high-level competitions.
Hansi Flick, coach of FC Barcelona | @FCBarcelona
Competition with PSG and Juventus
The signing hasn't been easy. PSG and Juventus had been trying for months to close his signing, but the player preferred to wait for Barça. The possibility of playing in LaLiga and in a club with an ambitious project has been decisive for his decision.
The Parisian team saw him as a key piece for their midfield, while Juventus needs an experienced midfielder to compete again in Serie A. However, his priority was always to play at Camp Nou, which has allowed Barça to close the deal.
Luis Enrique at PSG | @PSG_espanol
One of the great successes of this operation is that Barça won't have to pay a transfer fee. The player will be free at the end of the season, allowing the blaugrana club to incorporate him without significantly affecting their finances.
Financial fair play remains a problem, but with the departure of some players and the arrival of this reinforcement at no cost, Barça has made a great deal.
The player has already communicated his decision to his current team, and in the coming days he is expected to sign his new contract with Barcelona.
Mikel Arteta | @arsenal
The Chosen One Is...
The player in question is none other than Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder from Arsenal. At 31 years old, Partey remains an elite midfielder with experience in the Premier League and LaLiga.
His time at Atlético de Madrid allowed him to establish himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, and now he will return to Spain to bring his strength, quality, and leadership.
His signing represents a great victory for Laporta and Deco, as they have managed to surpass PSG and Juventus in the race for the player. With his arrival, Barça gains an experienced midfielder with a physical and tactical profile that fits perfectly with what Flick is looking for for his team.
Now it only remains to wait for the signing to become official, but Barcelona already has its new star reinforcement for the midfield secured.
