The future of Marc Guéhi is starting to become one of the major topics of the transfer market coming in 2026. The English center-back for Crystal Palace will see his contract expire on June 30, 2026, and in a few months he will be free to negotiate with any club for 2026. His situation has attracted the interest of major clubs such as Real Madrid, Barça, and Liverpool... but everything suggests that the defender already has a clear preference.
Barça's interest, endorsed by Lamine Yamal
According to information published by "El Nacional", Marc Guéhi is very open to the idea of playing for Barça. The Englishman would be delighted to share the Barça locker room with Lamine Yamal, whom he considers one of the great stars of world soccer and a generational reference.
This detail could be decisive in his final decision, putting both Liverpool and Madrid at a disadvantage, as they have also been monitoring his progress for months.
A profile that appeals to Hansi Flick
At Barça, the sporting management and Hansi Flick believe that Guéhi would fit perfectly alongside Pau Cubarsí. His physical strength, speed in open play, and aerial security make him a reliable center-back for both the present and the future.
Moreover, at 25, the English international already has experience in the Premier League and with the national team, which increases his market value.
Maximum rivalry with Real Madrid
The fact that Marc Guéhi is leaning toward Barça hasn't been well received at Real Madrid. Florentino Pérez had also included the Englishman on his shortlist to strengthen the defense, but he could end up empty-handed.
The rivalry between the two clubs means that any decision is experienced as a sporting and media victory or defeat. If he ultimately chooses Camp Nou, it would be a major blow in the eternal battle between blancos and culers.
Key decision for Marc Guéhi
Liverpool is the other major contender in this race. Marc Guéhi wouldn't mind staying in England, at a historic club with European ambitions. However, the possibility of playing with Lamine Yamal at Barça, and becoming a key piece in a project under full reconstruction, seems to weigh more heavily in his decision.
Marc Guéhi's future will be decided in the coming months. With a contract until 2026, the interested clubs know they will have to act quickly to avoid missing the opportunity.
For now, Barça has the advantage thanks to the appeal of Lamine Yamal, although neither Real Madrid nor Liverpool plan to give up. The English center-back holds in his hands one of the most important decisions of his career, and his choice could mark a new chapter in the eternal battle between Madrid and Barcelona.