Joan Laporta Continues Working on Summer Transfer Market Planning, with the goal of strengthening FC Barcelona without compromising the club's financial stability. In recent years, the economic situation has been one of the biggest challenges of his management, forcing him to make difficult decisions, such as the departure of Leo Messi, the sale of the new Camp Nou's VIP boxes, and the transfer of Barça Studios.
Despite the difficulties, Laporta has managed to bring Barça back within the Financial Fair Play regulations, which will allow for normal signings this summer. In this new scenario, the sports management, led by Deco, is exploring potential top-level additions without making large expenditures.
A Zero-Cost Signing
One of the names that has gained traction in recent hours is Leroy Sané, Bayern Munich's winger, who could become a free agent at the end of the season. His renewal with the Bavarian club remains uncertain, and Laporta, always alert to market opportunities, has taken note.
Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, has admitted that "there's still no decision" regarding the German footballer's continuity, which opens the door to his possible departure. Sané, 29, has scored 56 goals and provided 50 assists in 209 matches with the Munich team. He arrived in 2019 from Manchester City for 49 million euros and could now leave Allianz Arena without bringing a single euro to the coffers.
Sané's signing is not only a market opportunity but also an express wish of Hansi Flick. The German coach knows the player well, having worked with him at Bayern and the German national team, and believes he would fit perfectly into his scheme.
Sané is a winger with speed, dribbling, and scoring ability, characteristics Flick values for his offensive approach. His ability to play on both wings makes him a versatile option that could provide solutions to the blaugrana attack.
The Problem: His Salary
While his signing wouldn't involve a transfer fee, his salary is the main obstacle. Currently, Sané earns 15 million euros per season, a figure difficult for Barça to assume in their current financial situation.
Despite this, Laporta is studying ways to make the operation viable. The club could offer him a longer contract with a staggered salary, allowing for a more sustainable distribution of his wages.
For Sané to land at Camp Nou, Barça would first need to free up salary space. Players like Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati could leave in the summer, facilitating the arrival of the German winger.
Additionally, other teams are keeping an eye on his situation. Premier League clubs, such as Arsenal or Manchester United, have also shown interest in signing him if he ultimately decides not to renew with Bayern.
Laporta Makes a Move
The blaugrana president has already instructed Deco to closely monitor Sané's situation. In the coming months, Bayern will try to convince him to renew, but if the German decides to seek a new destination, Barça could be one of his main options.
Will Sané wear the blaugrana jersey this summer? The final decision is in the player's hands, but Camp Nou is already prepared to make room for him.