This Sunday, Spanish soccer comes to a halt once again. Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in one of the most decisive Clásicos in recent years. For Barça, victory is mandatory.
Not just for the points, but for pride. Hansi Flick's team needs to forget the defeat against Milan and regain confidence. Winning at Montjuïc would be the best possible balm.
The match will be a trial by fire for the blaugranas. With only a few matchdays left until the end of La Liga, earning three points is vital. The locker room knows it, Flick knows it, and the fans do too.
Deco Moves Pieces in Silence
Meanwhile, all attention is on the Clásico, and there's movement in Barça's offices. Deco, the sporting director, keeps working with a vision for the future. In recent hours, he has intensified negotiations for a young player who is making waves: Yeremay Hernández, a winger from Deportivo de la Coruña.
At 22 years old, the Canary Islander is having a spectacular season in the Second Division: eight goals and three assists in 18 matches. His dribbling, speed, and imbalance have caught the attention of several big European clubs. But Barça wants to get ahead of everyone.
The culé interest is not new, but now the conversations are advancing. The goal is to close the deal before the summer market.
A Strategic Signing for the Flick Project
Yeremay fits perfectly into Barça's new model. Young, national, talented, and hungry. Flick bets on vertical and dynamic soccer, and the Canary Islander can contribute a lot there.
Although his clause is 33 million euros, Barça hopes to reach an agreement with Deportivo for a figure close to 20-25 million. Some players could even be included as a bargaining chip.
The idea is for Yeremay to arrive this summer and gradually integrate into the first team. He is not expected to be a starter immediately, but he is expected to have a role. He would be a natural replacement for the left wing, where the team has lacked imbalance this season.
Yeremay: Feet on the Ground and Eyes on Camp Nou
Although he is focused on his season with Deportivo, Yeremay looks favorably on the possibility of signing for Barça. Playing at Camp Nou is a dream for any young footballer. And doing so under a coach like Flick, who gives real opportunities to young players, is even more attractive.
The summer will be key. But in the offices at Camp Nou, they are already moving in advance. While everyone is looking at the Clásico, Barça is already thinking about the future, and Yeremay could be key in the new project.