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Better Than Tah and Araújo: Barça Signs Premier League Star and Cubarsí Celebrates

The German coach and Deco are clear about what the ideal addition for the center of the defense is.

Barça Already Has an Agreement for Signing Jonathan Tah for Next Summer, when the German defender will join the club for free after his contract ends. The center-back, who has been on Barça's radar for some time, has been closely followed by the technical team and the sports management and is well-liked.

Jonathan Tah has been one of the pillars of Leverkusen's defense and has shown the ability to play at the elite level. With a strong physical presence, good ball distribution, and excellent aerial play, he is expected to become a key piece in Barça's young defense. The club has his situation well under control and secures an important reinforcement for the future without needing to spend a large amount of money.

Ronald Araújo's Renewal

Besides the likely addition of Tah,  Barça has secured the renewal of Ronald Araújo, who has extended his contract with the club until 2031. Despite rumors linking him to a possible move to Juventus, Araújo has chosen to continue at Camp Nou, reaffirming his commitment to the blaugrana project.

His renewal is excellent news for Barça, as Araújo is considered one of the leaders of the defense and an essential pillar in the club's immediate future.

A Consolidated Defense with Pau Cubarsí as the Great Star

With Jonathan Tah and Ronald Araújo, Barça will have a top-level defensive line, which alongside Pau Cubarsí, would be among the best in Europe. Cubarsí has proven to be an extremely reliable defender, with a maturity that is surprising for his youth. Alongside him, Íñigo Martínez brings experience and solidity.

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Pau Cubarsí in a match with Barça | @paucubarsi

With these four defenders, Barça has a solid foundation to face national and international competitions with confidence. The combination of youth and experience in the defense would offer the team a key balance for the coming years.

The Player Who Has Flick and Deco Enamored

Despite having a consolidated defense, Barcelona remains alert to the market in search of young talents with great potential. According to 'El Nacional.cat,' one of the players being observed is Dean Huijsen, the promising 19-year-old center-back who plays for Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Huijsen, who is a regular starter under Andoni Iraola, has shown great potential in European soccer. Despite his young age, he has demonstrated great maturity in his play, standing out for his anticipation and defensive solidity. His potential is evident, and both Flick and Deco are very interested in his future incorporation.

The fact that Huijsen is playing regularly in the Premier League at such a young age speaks to his quality and projection. Barça sees him as a future investment, but his valuation will only increase.