Barça Is Clear That One of the Priorities for the Next Summer Market Will Be to Strengthen the Attack. With Hansi Flick and his more vertical style, the coaching staff believes it is necessary to incorporate a top-level winger who can make a difference and allow the starters to rotate. Therefore, names like Nico Williams or Luis Díaz are on the sports management's agenda.
Both footballers fit perfectly with what Barça is looking for, which is dribbling, speed, one-on-one, and association ability. However, signing either of them would require a significant economic effort… and that's where the problems begin.
The Salary Cap Strikes Again in Planning
Although the intentions are clear, the club's economic reality is quite different. Barça continues to exceed the salary cap, which prevents normal operations in the market. Additionally, to further complicate the situation, La Liga hasn't approved the VIP Box operation.
This leaves the club with very little room for maneuver. If they want to sign this summer, they will have to sell assets or close new commercial agreements that allow them to free up salary mass or generate direct profits. The sports management is aware of this, and that's why they are already working on possible exits that don't compromise competitiveness, but do provide economic relief.
The Sale the Club Wants to Achieve
One of the exits the club considers most viable is Andreas Christensen. The Danish center-back hasn't had prominence since Hansi Flick's arrival and, despite having overcome his injury, hasn't played. His situation has changed drastically, and from the club, his sale is already considered a useful operation both sportingly and financially.
Christensen arrived on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2022, and his contract ends in 2026. This means that any income from his transfer would be accounted for as net profit, a key factor for Fair Play compliance. The club believes they could get a reasonable figure for him, and with that, help balance the books and open room for signings like Nico or Luis Díaz.
He Doesn't Count for the Team
Additionally, Hansi Flick has the defense well covered. Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez are undisputed starters, while Ronald Araújo and Eric Garcia are good substitutes.
Although the Danish player has performed well in the past, right now he is not in the coach's plans. Thus, his departure seems a matter of time, and in the current context, also of necessity.