Hansi Flick had the possibility of strengthening the central midfield position with the return of a player from La Masia. Nico González is being successful at Porto and Barça has a buy-back clause worth 30 million. The reality, however, is that the German doesn't see it profitable. He doesn't see him in the position, just like Xavi, so he's ruled out his return.
El Nacional has discovered that Hansi Flick has completely ruled out this idea. He doesn't want Nico González back at Barça, being very happy with the midfielders he already has at his disposal. If he were to bring in a new midfielder, Mr. Culer would prefer to opt for a player with more experience in the elite. They would bring a veteran status and a different "style" to Barcelona.
Hansi Flick has therefore given Joan Laporta the green light to negotiate the complete departure of Nico González. They are going to reject the existing purchase option in his contract. At FC Barcelona there are several players who are interested in Porto. One possibility to lower any transfer fee would be to reject any type of link that still exists with Nico.
Nico González Has the Key: Barça is Interested in a Porto Player
So far many names have come to light, but the biggest surprise has been given by Eduardo Inda in El Chiringuito. He's announced a forward with a lot of potential: Samu Omorodion.
"Barça has a huge number nine in Lewandowski, but he's going to turn 37 and they're looking at the medium-long term. There's a player they love whom Atlético sold at a loss and someone has to explain to me why they did it that way. I'm talking about Samu Omorodion," Eduardo Inda announced on El Chiringuito.
At 20 years old, Samu Omorodion is shining in his first season outside Spain, now defending the colors of Porto. He has scored 12 goals in 13 games, which has allowed him to be drafted by Luis de la Fuente. Omorodion, who now wants to be called Aghehowa, seems to have become the surprise option that Joan Laporta is negotiating for Barça's offense.
Now he won't leave Porto for less than 50 million euros, a somewhat excessive price in the eyes of Barça. However, Joan Laporta knows that he'll have to dig deep into his pocket to get what he wants. He wants to get a 9 who can defend the colors of Barcelona for the next few years. Anyway, this figure could be lowered by including Nico González in the operation.