FC Barcelona is determined to finalize a double operation that could mark a turning point in its sports planning. The sports management, led by Deco, is working against the clock to achieve the desired registration of two strategic players: Nico Williams and Joan Garcia. For this to happen, there are important sacrifices that must be made immediately.
Deco is clear about it, there are footballers who are no longer part of the club's plans and whose departures are essential to free up the wage bill. The first of them is Ansu Fati. The winger trained at La Masia and raised in Seville hasn't convinced in his return after the loan at Brighton, now has his bags packed for AS Monaco.
The second major departure is Marc-André ter Stegen. Although it may seem surprising, the German goalkeeper has a market and two Premier League giants, Manchester United and Manchester City, are willing to bid strongly for him. Barça believes this operation could bring in more than €35 million net to its coffers, which would allow it to move forward with its top priorities.
Several departures
Oriol Romeu will also stop being a blaugrana player, the midfielder, who arrived from Girona as an emergency solution, hasn't performed at the desired level and will be released from his contract. His salary wasn't among the highest, but any adjustment counts at such a delicate moment. The sports management seeks to rejuvenate the squad and increase the competitive level in every line.
With these departures, Barça will be able to register two of its main targets without any problems. Nico Williams is an absolute priority to strengthen the wings. His imbalance, power, and ability to make a difference on the flank are the ideal profile Hansi Flick is looking for. The agreement with the player is closed, and only the Financial Fair Play requirements remain to be met.
Three important losses
Joan Garcia, meanwhile, will be the present and future goalkeeper of the club. The young Espanyol goalkeeper has been a direct request from the coaching staff, who see in him a player with projection and personality. The goalkeeper from Sallent has already signed until 2031 and only his registration in LaLiga remains to complete all the procedures.
Deco's silent revolution is already underway. The Portuguese has drawn a clear line between expendable players and those who must lead the new project. Ansu, Ter Stegen, and Romeu are the first casualties of a necessary clean-up so Barça can compete for everything again.
Meanwhile, Ter Stegen is very likely to leave with Ansu to AS Monaco. The team is very interested in replacing André Onana.
The arrival of Nico Williams and Joan Garcia will mark the beginning of a new era, faster, more intense, and more ambitious. Flick has already communicated it privately: he needs reinforcements with hunger and personality, and Deco is willing to do whatever it takes to give them to him. Even if that means painful decisions.