Joan Laporta and Deco are working against the clock on Barcelona's outgoing transfer operation. With preseason underway, Flick has made it clear that he won't count on all the footballers who started training, since his plan is to work with a reduced squad. This situation forces the club to speed up sales and loans before the start of the season.
The cut isn't only due to sporting reasons. Barça needs to free up wage mass to be able to register new signings and keep its financial margin under control. For this reason, Laporta and his team have drawn up a list of expendable players that includes academy graduates as well as first-team footballers who could bring in a significant amount of money.
Farewell to a star, very likely sale
Among the possible operations, Andreas Christensen's situation stands out, as his departure could be finalized in the coming weeks. The Danish defender, who arrived on a free transfer from Chelsea, has fulfilled his role at the club, but his future is shaped by the intense competition in defense and midfield. With Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Eric García in the back line, and Frenkie de Jong for the midfield, Flick believes the squad is well covered.
Joan Laporta has set a starting price of 30 million euros for Christensen, convinced that his sale would be the least painful for the blaugrana team. His contract expires in 2026 and the club doesn't intend to renew it, so a sale this summer seems the best option. In Camp Nou offices, they assume he could leave for a slightly lower amount if he facilitates the operation.
Interest in England and Italy
The Dane's future points to two possible destinations: Italy or England. AC Milan has shown interest in strengthening its back line with his experience, while in the Premier League, Newcastle has positioned itself as a serious candidate to make an offer. Both clubs see Christensen as a low-risk signing, considering his track record and versatility.
The center-back has suffered recurring physical problems, which have prevented him from having continuity in the starting eleven. Despite his professionalism and Flick's positive assessment of his commitment, the German coach understands that a defender must leave to bring balance to the squad. If the deal is closed, Barça will add a significant income and Christensen will look to relaunch his career at a new destination where he can play regularly.