FC Barcelona's Sports Planning Continues to Advance Ahead of the Upcoming Summer Market. The sports management, led by Deco, is working quietly to strengthen the squad with young and future talent. Among the multiple options that the blaugrana club is considering, a very interesting market opportunity has emerged from the Premier League.
One of the names that has started to gain a lot of traction in Camp Nou offices is that of a young center-back who hasn't managed to adapt to England. His signing in January caused many expectations, but the balance over these months has been very negative. Pep Guardiola, demanding with all his footballers, has ended up discarding the player after several disagreements and an evident lack of integration.
The Catalan coach believes he can't wait any longer for his development and has decided to seek an immediate exit for him. At Manchester City, they understand that the player needs a change of scenery as soon as possible to not hinder his progression, and at Barcelona, they believe they can take advantage of the situation. The blaugranas are closely monitoring the possibility of incorporating him in case there are some departures from their team.
A Failed Signing at Manchester City
The protagonist of this story is Abdukodir Khusanov, an Uzbek center-back who arrived mid-season at Manchester City. His incorporation took place alongside other great talents like Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis, and Nico González, in a determined bet by Guardiola to renew certain pieces of his squad. However, Khusanov hasn't managed to deliver the desired level.
His lack of adaptation to the demands of English soccer has been evident. Despite his physical and technical potential, the young center-back hasn't been able to secure a spot in City's rotation. Additionally, according to various reports, he reportedly had a clash with Guardiola during a training session, which precipitated his definitive fall in the project.
Barça Sees a Great Opportunity
At Camp Nou, Khusanov's figure generates consensus, Deco believes he can be a great addition to FC Barcelona's future project. His profile fits the blaugrana model: a young, left-footed defender with good ball distribution and significant international projection. Additionally, his contractual situation could allow for a low-cost operation, a key factor considering the Financial Fair Play issues.
Barça's idea is to incorporate him in a way that doesn't compromise the club's finances. He could initially arrive on loan with an option to buy, as has been done in recent operations. Khusanov would strengthen a position that needs new reinforcements, especially if a departure in the defense is confirmed during the summer.
For now, it's a firm interest but still in the preliminary phase. Everything will depend on the conditions set by Manchester City and the player's own willingness. What is clear is that Barcelona doesn't want to miss this market opportunity.