The summer transfer market kicks off with clear tasks for FC Barcelona. After analyzing the collective performance, Hansi Flick has asked the sports management to strengthen the offensive front. Especially on the wings, where the reliance on Raphinha and Lamine Yamal has been total.
With Ansu Fati out of the plans and Ferran Torres as the only functional replacement, the club needs alternatives. Flick wants a young, unbalancing, and versatile profile that can take on minutes without altering the hierarchy. Deco already has a name on the table that meets all those requirements.
Lamine and his change of look in the last training session | @FCBarcelona
Winger sought with talent, dribbling, and future vision
Barça's philosophy demands creative players, capable of dribbling and creating superiorities in one-on-one situations. In recent years, few footballers in Europe have excelled with those qualities. That's why the blaugrana scouting works cautiously.
The goal is not to sign for the sake of signing, but to find a specific profile. Someone who can adapt to the style, take on the role of a substitute, and grow over time. In recent hours, a candidate has caused consensus in the club's offices.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
One of the most technical wingers in Europe has informed his club of his intention to change scenery. His dribbling, flair, and youth make him an opportunity that Barça doesn't want to miss.
This season he was chosen as the best dribbler in Ligue 1, surpassing figures like Dembélé and Doué. Despite this, his price remains accessible: 22 million euros.
Deco | @FCBarcelona_cat
Pure talent at a bargain price
The player is Rayan Cherki, a winger from Olympique de Lyon, who at just 21 years old is already dazzling in France. He is ambidextrous, can play on both wings or as an attacking midfielder. His offensive versatility makes him a perfect wildcard for the blaugrana attack.
Cherki has already made it clear that he is willing to take on a secondary role. He knows that at Barça, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal are starters. But he sees the club as an ideal platform to make the definitive leap in his career.
Additionally, his style strongly resembles Neymar: dribbling, speed, vision of the game, and pure creativity. For the blaugrana fan, he could be a new excitement in a position that has always caused spectacle.
Neymar with Barça | @FCBarcelona
Deco has followed Cherki's evolution for a long time. He knows his trajectory in Lyon well and values his constant progression. He knows that the market doesn't offer many opportunities of that profile for a reasonable price.
The sports director has already spoken with Hansi Flick about the signing. The German coach gives the green light, aware that the team needs depth on the wing. Cherki's arrival would allow rotation without losing level.
A signing that can make a difference
Beyond immediate performance, Cherki represents an investment for the future. At 21 years old, he still has room to unleash his full potential. If he fits into the blaugrana system, he can become one of the key names in the coming years.
The comparison with Neymar is not coincidental, both emerged young, with electric dribbling and overwhelming personality. Deco believes that, with the right environment, Cherki can reach a similar level. At the very least, he has the conditions to do so.
Rayan Cherki has said goodbye to Lyon. He seeks a leap in his career and is ready to join a big club. At Barça, they are already seriously considering going for him.
For just 22 million, the club could secure a strategic signing. A new Neymar to refresh the attack. A player who, if all goes well, can be more than an alternative: he can be a protagonist.
