With the transfer market already in full swing, Barcelona is defining the priorities that will shape its planning. After a rebuilding season under Hansi Flick's leadership, it's time to adjust pieces to compete for all the titles. The sporting management, led by Deco, has already started to make moves.
The goalkeeping position has been the first line reinforced, with the addition of Joan García from Espanyol. His arrival ensures youth and quality in a position that required a reliable alternative. Ter Stegen remains an unknown, but the coaching staff is already working with a replacement ready to take on a leading role if necessary.
Joan García | @__joangarcia
Fullbacks, an unsolved urgency for years
The club is clear that the fullbacks need a significant boost if it wants to compete at the highest European level. On the right side, Flick wants an offensive, powerful, and dynamic profile that allows the flank to be relieved and generates constant danger. On the left, the goal is balance: defensive ability and timely arrivals in the opponent's box.
From Camp Nou offices, different profiles in the French and German markets have been analyzed. Players with international experience, youth, and room for growth are the main targets. The idea is to consolidate a modern, versatile backline adapted to the positional play model Flick proposes.
Balde in a match with Barça | @FCBarcelona
One of the most desired signings is that of a left winger, unbalancing and with a goal-scoring touch, to accompany Lamine. The technical management considers it essential to add an explosive player, capable of breaking lines and creating advantages in one-on-one situations. It's not just about adding speed, but about providing creativity from the wing.
In that role, Barça wants a young but proven profile, someone who already has experience in demanding competitions. Promises aren't enough; they seek immediate impact, the ability to compete from the very first minute. The demands will be high, and the footballer who arrives must have character and consistency.
Lamine Yamal during a training session | @FCBarcelona
The plan for departures and financial adjustments is already underway
The club needs to free up wage mass in order to register new signings within the framework of financial fair play. Some operations have already been activated, such as those of Pablo Torre or Ansu Fati, seeking departures that provide breathing room without leaving key positions unprotected. Flick has been very clear on this point: less is more.
Deco is also working with loan and buy-back sale alternatives, smart formulas that allow the club to keep sporting control. The best-covered positions are used to open up space and facilitate registrations. Barça doesn't want to sign just for the sake of signing: every addition must improve what's already there.
Hansi Flick | @FCBarcelona
The first moves of the summer have caused good feelings both in the coaching staff and among the fans. Joan García has been very well received, and now all eyes are on the next step. The signing of the left winger is a priority and there are already concrete advances.
The pressure on the sporting management is high, but Laporta has conveyed total trust in his team. The objective is clear: to reach preseason with the key pieces secured and the squad complete. They don't want to repeat the mistakes of previous years when deals were closed at the last minute.
Nico Williams wearing Athletic Club's jersey | @nicolas_williams9
The big signing of the summer
This is where the big bomb confirmed by Fabrizio Romano comes in: Nico Williams and Barça have reached a total agreement. The winger will sign until 2031, with an estimated salary between €7 and €8 million net per season. Barça is already negotiating with Athletic the financial details to execute his €58 million release clause.
The footballer has been clear from the very beginning: he only wants to wear the blaugrana jersey. If everything goes according to plan, he will be presented in the coming weeks as the new big signing of the summer.
