There Has Been Much Talk in Recent Days About the Possible Signing of Joan García by Barça. This hasn't sat well with Espanyol, referring to his clause, which didn't expect the culer team to double their interest, going after another of their starters. After the goalkeeper, the interest in Omar El Hilali, a 21-year-old right-back, has become public. He has grown a lot and has a very affordable release clause.
Barcelona Is Looking for a Right-Back Who Can Give Koundé a Rest, and It Seems Omar El Hilali Fits the Search. Sport has revealed that he is "one of the candidates," although he is not the main one. Deco wants a defender with potential, trying to mold him in the Barça style. El Hilali is very appealing, and his clause makes him a real bargain.
Omar El Hilali, Koundé's Backup for Only 15 Million
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Omar El Hilali Has Aroused the Interest of Several Teams Across Europe, Which Makes Espanyol Refer to His Clause. In total, we are talking about a set price of 15 million euros for one of the most promising right-backs in Europe.
He has a contract with Espanyol until 2027, and it seems that Barça could intensify their interest... although it is true that they have tried before and his response has been negative.
Omar El Hilali Previously Rejected Barça
In the past, Barça tried to sign Omar El Hilali a couple of times... but the defender decided to reject this possibility, feeling that he was betraying the team of his dreams. He has revealed it himself: they first contacted him when he was still a youth, but he didn't want to betray Espanyol.
Later, years later, Barça tried to take him again, although this time to strengthen the reserve team. Omar El Hilali's response was the same: no way. Now he is important at Espanyol and doesn't regret having said no to his great rival.
This Double Rejection by Omar El Hilali Could Now Complicate His Possible Move to Barça. Deco is analyzing various possible arrivals and is clear that he will only go for the right profile that fits well in the squad.