FC Barcelona has crushed Valencia in the latest LaLiga match. After a wonderful first half, Hansi Flick's team had no trouble during the second half and secured a 7-1 victory. From the beginning, Barça fiercely managed to earn the three points, moving closer to the second position in LaLiga after Atlético's latest stumble.
De Jong started the scoring in an undeniable victory to which Fermín (2), Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Robert Lewandowski also contributed with their goals. The victory was not only achieved on the field but also in the stands. There, Joan Laporta advanced talks for a Valencia player who is highly regarded: Yarek Gasiorowski.
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He was a starter at Montjuïc and, although he didn't have his best performance, many voices recommend Yarek's signing to Barça. He is 20 years old, has a contract with Valencia until 2027, and a release clause of 60 million euros. He is a left-footed central defender who can also play on that flank.
The reality is that Yarek is highly regarded at Barça: he has good ball distribution, is tough in duels, and shows great potential. He is not a priority for Laporta, but the president has indeed taken the opportunity to inquire about his status. It is true that at FC Barcelona there are extensive reports, and many define him as "the new Íñigo Martínez."
More than for his resemblance on the field, this comparison is made at Barça due to Yarek's left-footed profile. It is something highly desired in a club that needs such good ball distribution from the back.
In talks with Valencia about Yarek, Laporta already has a rough idea of the conditions under which he could leave. Despite his 60-million clause, the ché club would be willing to negotiate a price with the intention of continuing to raise funds. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that the Spanish defender would be available for about 20 million euros for Barça.
In any case, although he is highly regarded, Yarek is not the only one on Barça's list of potential central defenders. Nor is FC Barcelona the only team interested in the central defender, with major European clubs like Leipzig or Manchester United also in pursuit.