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Barcelona’s interest in Alphonso Davies has taken an intriguing turn, as reported by Luis Miguelsanz through SPORT.
As it turns out, an important detail about this is the strong bond between Hansi Flick and Davies, which could play a significant role in the Catalan club’s efforts to sign him.
The relationship between Flick and Davies was highlighted when the two exchanged warm greetings after Barcelona’s recent 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich.
This connection, formed during their time together at Bayern, could give Barcelona an advantage as they consider a move for Davies.
In fact, within the club, there is a growing belief that acquiring a player of his calibre would significantly boost the team’s quality, especially in the left-back position.
Parties are already in touch
During the recent match, Davies faced Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and, although he struggled to contain the youngster at times, he still stood out as one of Bayern’s best performers.
Alphonso Davies struggled to cope with Lamine Yamal. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
Leading up to the game, it was learned that Barcelona have already reached out to Davies’ representatives, exploring the possibility of signing him on a free transfer next June.
Flick’s close relationship with Davies from their Bayern days could be a decisive factor in making this move a reality.
Davies’ financial demands
While Barcelona’s interest is evident, we reported that Davies’ demands are extravagant. This includes a signing bonus of over €15 million and a net salary of €10 million per season, which the club is carefully evaluating.
Meanwhile, Bayern’s attempts to renew his contract have hit a stumbling block, with tensions arising between the club and Davies’ agent. On the other hand, Real Madrid’s interest continues to persist.
Recent reports indicate that contract negotiations have not gone well, and Bayern have…
Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/barcelona-banking-on-flicks-close-ties-to-sign-real-madrid-key-target/
Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-24 09:53:45
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