Arda Güler's wound still stings at Camp Nou. In the summer of 2023, the young Turkish talent was one step away from signing with Barça. But, at the last moment, Florentino Pérez intervened and managed to snatch him away from the culés.
The move was interpreted as a betrayal in the Catalan capital. Not only because of Güler's sporting value, but also because of the symbolic nature of his failed signing. Since then, in the blaugrana sporting management, the need to respond with an equally impactful blow has been marked.
Now, that counterattack could be underway. Barça is studying a move that would shake the foundations of Madridism. The idea is not only to strengthen itself, but to strike back at the very heart of the Whites.
A move that would change the Clásico's playing field
In the offices of the Catalan club, an ambitious and groundbreaking plan has been quietly cooked up. It is about approaching one of the most valuable pieces in the eternal rival's locker room. A young footballer, with potential, who is also losing prominence in his coach's plans.
Barça knows it won't be easy or cheap, but it's not crazy. The player is not untransferable, and his entourage is starting to listen to proposals. At the blaugrana club, they consider that this move would be emotional reparation for the culé fans.
Moreover, it would allow a qualitative leap in a key position. The goal is to gather game-changing talent on the wing, combining dribbling, speed, and goals. In that profile, the name Deco has put forward fits perfectly.
Deco makes a move while Madridism trembles
In recent days, Barça's emissaries have discreetly contacted the footballer's inner circle. The response has been more open than desired, which has raised the temperature at Can Barça. There is no formal offer yet, but the machinery is already in motion.
There have been no comments from the Whites' locker room, but the discomfort is growing. He is a player loved by the fans, although his role has diminished as the months have passed. His departure was not planned... until now.
Hansi Flick has given the green light to the move. He believes it is a top reinforcement to raise the competitive level. The possibility of having him under his orders also appeals to several heavyweights in the blaugrana locker room.
A high-voltage emotional move
This time, Barça doesn't want to fall short. They know they're playing with fire, but also with the memory of a recent affront. The Arda Güler case was a public humiliation that still hurts in the club's corridors.
That's why achieving this signing would be more than a market coup. It would be a moral victory that could rebalance the emotional pulse between Barça and Madrid. The Clásico, already loaded with tension, would ignite like never before.
Not only that: the culés would add a young, ambitious player eager for new challenges. A footballer who has shown his talent on the big nights and who wants to feel important again.
The best-kept secret has already come to light. Barça's target is none other than Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian winger has lost weight in Madrid's plans and is listening to offers for the future.
Deco believes this is the perfect time to fish in troubled waters. If the move comes to fruition, Barça will be able to say it has more than made up for the Arda Güler affair. The Clásico is burning again, and this time, the fire is being lit at Camp Nou.