Meanwhile, Hansi Flick and his squad focus on ensuring a successful season finale, Barça's sports management is already planning adjustments for the next season. Amidst that planning, the goalkeeper position has become a sensitive area for the Catalan team. It's no wonder: although Marc-André ter Stegen remains the undisputed starter, his recent injury history has raised certain alarms at the club.
The German goalkeeper has been a pillar of the team for years, but his absence due to physical problems this season forced FC Barcelona to react with immediate solutions. Szczesny's arrival brought experience and he performed reliably. However, the club's management is looking for a goalkeeper who can not only compete right away but also project into the future as a possible heir to Ter Stegen.
Barça's Clear Objective
In this context, the name most favored by Barça's sports management is Álex Remiro. The Real Sociedad goalkeeper has been one of the standout figures in the Spanish team's strong performance, with 15 clean sheets in 45 official matches. Additionally, his knowledge of the domestic championship makes him an ideal option for Barça, which values both his immediate performance and his potential development.
Moreover, Remiro has an affordable release clause: 25 million euros, a figure that Joan Laporta sees as an opportunity to close the deal without the need for negotiations. However, at Real Sociedad, the Catalan interest hasn't been well received. The Basque club has no intention of parting with one of its pillars and could strain the situation if Barça decides to pursue him.
Questions to Resolve
From the sports management led by Deco, they believe now is the right time to strengthen a position that, while not urgent, could be critical in the medium term. Having Remiro would allow Barça to have an orderly transition if at any point Ter Stegen decides to leave or suffers new injuries, in addition to increasing internal competition. However, the signing is still far from being finalized: the player's camp is receptive to the blaugrana interest but also cautious.
Remiro knows that signing for Barça would mean a huge leap in his career, although it would also entail accepting a secondary role while Ter Stegen is in full condition. And that is the big question that could halt the operation. For now, the goalkeeper hasn't made a definitive decision: he is focused on finishing the season well with Real and evaluating all variables at the end of the competitions.