FC Barcelona doesn't consider its transfer market closed, despite having made two important signings. The sporting management is still working to strengthen the squad if the financial context allows it. Hansi Flick has conveyed his intention to add one more piece for the upcoming season.
The squad is almost set, but there are some positions where there aren't reliable top-level alternatives. The coaching staff wants to avoid imbalances like in previous years, when the lack of rotations took its toll in key matches. For this reason, the club is studying all possible avenues to add depth without compromising the economic project.
Flick's message has been clear: if there's room in the Fair Play, it must be invested wisely. It's not about signing for the sake of signing, but about bringing in someone who can raise the team's competitive level. In that sense, there's a specific position that has caused consensus within the technical staff.
Flick requests real competition for Balde on the left flank
The German coach has focused on the left back position, where Alejandro Balde is currently the only established starter. The academy graduate has the coach's full trust, but he can't handle the entire workload without rest. His current backup, Gerard Martín, doesn't fully convince the coaching staff.
The season will be long, with many trips, demanding matches, and objectives to meet both in La Liga and in Europe. Flick wants top-level rotations in every line so he won't be forced to improvise in decisive phases. His experience tells him that titles are lost when the bench isn't up to the level of the starting eleven.
That's why he has requested a reliable reinforcement for that flank. Someone with experience, who understands positional play and knows when to take risks. It's not enough to have physicality or dribbling skills; the profile must be complete and not require adaptation.
An old acquaintance who fits in every way
In this context, the name Alejandro Grimaldo, current Bayer Leverkusen player, has resurfaced strongly. Trained at La Masia, he knows Barça's style perfectly and his profile is highly appreciated in the offices. He brings experience, quality in the final pass, and the ability to break forward from the back with intelligence.
Grimaldo comes from shining in Germany, where he has been a key piece in his team's success. He has shown tactical maturity, defensive reliability, and a huge offensive impact with assists and goals. For Flick, his signing would mean real competition for Balde without cutting off his progression.
The locker room would also welcome his arrival, as his professionalism and quiet leadership are valued. He would be a reinforcement who adds without creating noise or unnecessary egos. Most importantly: he's willing to accept a secondary role, but with the ambition to earn minutes.
A market opportunity for less than 20 million
From the player's camp, it's been hinted that he'd be open to returning to Camp Nou. Bayer Leverkusen considers him transferable for a figure between 15 and 20 million. In the current market, it's a very attractive price for a player with experience and proven performance.
The operation will depend on freeing up wage bill space in the coming days through departures like Iñaki Peña, Pau Víctor, or even Ter Stegen. Deco and his team are ready to act quickly if the market opportunity arises. The idea is clear: if it can be done, it will be done.
The market remains open and Barça isn't ruling anything out. Grimaldo isn't an obsession, but he is an increasingly solid option. Flick wants everything ready before the first official match, and if the conditions are right, he could be the last to arrive.