Joan Laporta moves again in the transfer market, Barcelona President has given the green light to a new strategic operation. The goal: to strengthen the attack with a young, unbalancing profile with immediate potential. There's already a name on the table.
The footballer who has brought the sporting management and new coach Hansi Flick into agreement is Bryan Zaragoza. The Spanish winger, formerly of Granada CF and with a background in Málaga's youth academy, isn't getting minutes at Bayern Munich. The German club is open to letting him leave, and Barça has taken note.
Hansi Flick knows the player well, He followed him closely in the Bundesliga since his arrival at the Bavarian club. Despite his young age, Bryan has qualities that fit perfectly with the German coach's play style. Speed, dribbling, verticality, and competitive character are the calling cards of the Andalusian winger.
Clear option
Barcelona has already made the first contacts with Bayern Munich, Laporta has given clear instructions: he wants to close an immediate loan until the end of the season, with a non-mandatory purchase option. The blaugrana club is looking for creative formulas that won't compromise its Financial Fair Play margin.
This operation would fit into the roadmap set from Camp Nou offices. The arrival of Bryan Zaragoza would strengthen a wing that needs more imbalance and depth. In addition, the cost of the operation would be very low in the short term, which makes the move viable.
Laporta moves
The player himself would welcome the option of landing in Barcelona. Bryan hasn't had prominence at Bayern and knows he needs minutes. Barça's style and Flick's trust are two strong arguments to take on this new challenge.
The sporting management values the signing very positively. Deco and Flick see in Bryan Zaragoza a profile similar to Lamine Yamal's, but with more experience at the elite level. A player who can adapt quickly to the system, with a hunger to succeed and room for growth.
Lever in sight
Laporta is clear: he wants to close the deal as soon as possible. If everything goes as planned, Bryan could join Barça in the coming weeks. Talks are advanced and Bayern won't put up too many obstacles.
The "lever" in this case is the loan formula with a purchase option. It's not an immediate sale nor does it require a multi-million investment. An intelligent move that allows Barça to try out the player without risks.
Bryan Zaragoza could become the new surprise signing of the market. A signing that fits with the club's policy and Flick's demands. Barça is moving, and Laporta has once again shown that he doesn't sit idly by.