FC Barcelona doesn't lose sight of the talented market that still exists in Brazil. Although there haven't been major moves from there in recent years, it seems Hansi Flick has already given the approval for a surprising arrival. We're talking about Nicolas Bosshardt, left-back from São Paulo, who at 17 years old has sparked interest from the club, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Barça is delighted with the great offensive projection that Nicolas Bosshardt, a full-back who also has some defensive reliability, seems to have. His contract with Sao Paulo ends in 2026, so his price doesn't seem high. There have already been discussions evaluating his potential transfer, with Deco leading negotiations that are still in the embryonic stage.
Changes are needed in the full-back positions and the reality is that Barça isn't convinced with their pair on the left wing. Balde hasn't fully developed and continues to show very inconsistent performance, having stalled. On the other hand, Gerard Martín is at the bottom of the list and isn't convincing, being a full-back who doesn't seem to have a great projection ahead.
Nicolas Bosshardt, the São Paulo Talent Barça Wants: Balde is in Danger
The possible arrival of Nicolas Bosshardt at FC Barcelona makes it clear that there's dissatisfaction with the current situation. Alejandro Balde hasn't taken off yet, and his sale is not ruled out, far from it. If an interesting offer comes in, the youth player should be available; it seems his departure could be negotiated.
What Barça wants to do is to scout the full-back market to try to capture young talents at a low price. Nicolas Bosshardt's case is clear: He's standing out in São Paulo's youth categories and could leave at a very economical price. In 2024, he scored seven goals as a defender, which is surprising for those at Camp Nou.
Besides being able to occupy the left wing, Nicolas Bosshardt can also play as a midfielder, standing out for his good ball handling. All these characteristics, along with his low price, make him a bargain that Barça is exploring. In challenging times, creativity is necessary, and Hansi Flick has given Deco the green light to be creative.
