Barça continues to strengthen the squad under the guidance of Deco, who has shown great wisdom in the transfer market. Following Hansi Flick's demands, Barça is preparing to improve defense, particularly at the flanks. The aim is to sign two substitutes: one for right-back and one for left-back.
Although the club is considering several options, Deco has found a solution to Hansi Flick's demands for just 10 million euros. This operation is interesting, since Barça could sign a single full-back for both profiles, which would strengthen defense at a reasonable cost. In addition, the man chosen by the sporting management knows the club perfectly, since he left La Masia in his day.
Hansi Flick Asks, Deco Delivers: He Signs a 2x1 for Barça for 10 Million
Since Hansi Flick's arrival, strengthening the defense has been one of the German's main priorities. Although Barça has players of great quality in all positions, the defensive flanks have been a vulnerable area. Balde and Koundé offer a very high level but neither Hector Fort nor Gerard Martin seem to be up to the task.
With the intention of having reliable options for the full-backs, Deco is working to meet Hansi Flick's expectations. Strengthening this part of the field is essential for Barça and the sporting director has the solution. He is a wing-back who can play on both sides and, in addition, only costs 10 million.
We are talking about Oscar Mingueza, currently at Celta but trained at La Masia. Mingueza is completing an outstanding season in Vigo and could return to Barça for 10 million. Let us remember that the Catalonian club still keep 50% of his rights, which would facilitate the agreement.
Is Oscar Mingueza Returning to Barça?
Thus, the return of Óscar Mingueza would not only provide a reinforcement for the right-back position, but also offer Hansi Flick an emergency left-back. At Celta he plays on both sides interchangeably and has excelled on both. Therefore, his return to Camp Nou would be very beneficial for Barça. However, his arrival would have consequences, as Héctor Fort and Gerard Martín would be in a very delicate position.
The situation with Óscar Mingueza and Barça will have to be closely monitored. For now Hansi Flick will have to do with what he has and pray that there are no injuries. Right now, the absence of Koundé or Balde could be fatal for the Catalonians' aspirations.