FC Barcelona's top priority for the remainder of the summer is to sign a left winger who can provide flair and magic. Many names have been mentioned, with some closer and others further away. However, so far, and with July already halfway through, no deal has been finalized yet.
Edu Aguirre has spoken about this on "El Chiringuito", a show where he is more accustomed to reporting on Real Madrid. The journalist surprised with his information, revealing "a hidden option" who has already been approached and was previously linked: Bryan Zaragoza.
Bryan Zaragoza, the surprise Barça are preparing
Edu Aguirre stated: "I've been given the name of a hidden option, a player Barça want: Bryan Zaragoza. I'm told Barça want him and are sounding him out. There have been contacts with his camp, I don't know if it fits or not, but Bryan would be willing".
At 23 years old, Bryan Zaragoza is clear that he doesn't want to stay at Bayern, where he hasn't adapted. He intends to return to Spain and, although he has been linked with several clubs, nothing has been finalized yet. While at Granada, Barça already approached him, but due to the club's delicate financial situation, he ended up moving to Munich.
Bayern paid just over €15 million (about $16.2 million) for Zaragoza a year ago and doesn't intend to take a financial loss. In Germany, they're open to letting him leave, but only for the right price.
A talent admired at Camp Nou
Bryan Zaragoza finished his loan at Osasuna with decent numbers: 1 goal and 6 assists in 28 matches, showing flashes of his electricity down the left wing. Fast, skillful, and bold, Zaragoza regained his best form after difficult spells in Germany and injuries that slowed his breakthrough.
In Pamplona, Bryan Zaragoza was key: his dribbling, flair, and speed won over El Sadar. According to "BILD", Bayern considers him outside its project and would be willing to listen to offers around €20 million (about $21.6 million).
FC Barcelona, following Edu Aguirre's report, appears interested and the deal would fit financially. Bryan Zaragoza is highly admired, but it's yet to be seen whether this becomes a reality or remains just another rumor. Names like Luis Díaz or Marcus Rashford seem to be ahead of him. He would only arrive if those options prove impossible.