Hansi Flick's Barça season has left many positive aspects, especially regarding the forward line. With a trio formed by Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski, the culé team has found the most prolific forward line in Europe. Lamine has definitively exploded as a global star, Raphinha has had his best season, and Lewandowski, despite his veteran status, has once again delivered a spectacular campaign.
In this regard, Pau Víctor has found it frankly difficult to find his place. Despite arriving with high expectations after his preseason and projection, the competition in attack has been fierce. Flick, focused on keeping a solid and reliable scheme, has opted to give continuity to his starters, limiting opportunities to the maximum for those coming from behind, like Pau.
Ferran is the fourth man
If a starting position seemed unattainable for Pau, Ferran Torres's role as a top-level substitute has only made it even more complicated for him. The former City player has scored 18 goals in a small amount of minutes, proving that he is ready to be a game-changer coming off the bench.
Moreover, Ferran has not only contributed goals but also off-the-ball runs, defensive work, and versatility that has led him to occupy various positions in the attacking front. This performance has been key for Flick to trust him as the first option, leaving Pau Víctor as one of the last alternatives in the offensive rotation.
Pau Víctor asks to leave
Faced with this scenario, the young forward is starting to seriously consider the option of leaving Barça in search of minutes. For the first time since he arrived at the club, Pau Víctor would be considering a loan or even a sale if the conditions are favorable.
His entourage believes he needs a place where he can grow with more minutes, far from having to compete with one of the most solid trios in European soccer.
He has the interest of a great club
The lack of real opportunities has been a determining factor for this change of mindset. Pau knows that staying on the bench or playing few minutes could hinder his progression. Therefore, both he and his agent would be open to studying offers that allow him to make the competitive leap he needs.
Precisely, according to the newspaper Sport, that opportunity could come from Germany. Bayer Leverkusen, one of the great sensations of the Bundesliga and the champion team this season, would be very interested in acquiring his services. The German club's proposal would be one of the most serious and surprising Pau has received, and it would represent a golden opportunity to grow.