Barcelona safe settlement for summer season switch of highly-rated Spanish full-back

Barcelona seem to have taken a decisive step of their seek for a right-back, with stories from Cule Mania suggesting that an settlement has already been reached with Almeria for Marc Pubill. 

The outlet means that sporting director Deco has given the inexperienced gentle for the younger full-back’s arrival, with only some minor particulars left to finalise earlier than the deal is accomplished.

It’s no secret that the Catalan membership has been prioritising reinforcements on each flanks, significantly a left-winger and a right-back. 

Nevertheless, given their monetary limitations, Barça are anticipated to allocate extra funds in the direction of attacking reinforcements. 

Choices for the right-back function

For the correct flank, Deco has compiled a listing of reasonably priced targets, and whereas larger names like Andrei Ratiu and Vanderson have been thought-about, no official negotiations have taken place for both participant.

Ratiu, who has impressed with Rayo Vallecano, has a €25 million launch clause, although his market valuation is nearer to €10 million—an quantity Barça would doubtless not must pay in full. 

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 21: Vinicius Junior of Actual Madrid is challenged by Marc Pubill of UD Almeria through the LaLiga EA Sports activities match between Actual Madrid CF and UD Almeria at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Picture by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Photographs)

In the meantime, Vanderson stays a expensive possibility, and with no progress in talks for him, the membership has turned its consideration to a more cost effective resolution in Pubill.

What about Pubill?

At simply 21 years outdated, Pubill’s potential arrival might be a big increase for Barcelona’s defensive depth. 

In contrast to Ratiu and Vanderson, his signing is anticipated to be far more reasonably priced, making him a sensible possibility for the membership’s monetary scenario. Nevertheless, this transfer might be a setback for Hector Fort, who has struggled to realize Hansi Flick’s belief. 

The German coach has not given him constant taking part in time, and with Pubill’s potential signing, his function within the squad could change into much more unsure.

It have to be remembered that Pubill was linked with Barcelona final summer season, however the transfer didn’t materialise. 

This time, although, the deal appears a lot nearer to completion, and if every thing goes as anticipated, the younger defender might quickly be sporting the Blaugrana shirt, offering useful help to Jules Kounde on the correct flank.