Barcelona's season is turning out to be one of the most exciting in recent years. After a somewhat uncertain start, the team has managed to stabilize, and their performance in the league and international competitions has been outstanding. Not only the team, but some individual players are also standing out at an impressive level.
Barça's great season and Pau Cubarsí
One of the names that has excelled brightly this campaign is Pau Cubarsí. The young center-back has earned a spot in Barça's starting eleven, forming a solid duo with Iñigo Martínez. Both have been essential to the team's defense, showing great chemistry and a very high level of play.
Cubarsí, at 22 years old, is key in Barça's defense, standing out for his anticipation, strength, and calmness with the ball. His speed and game reading have placed him as one of the players with the most future in the squad. Barça, despite their economic difficulties, has kept the hope of further strengthening the defense next transfer market.
The signing that seemed certain: Jonathan Tah
For many, the signing of Jonathan Tah seemed like the ideal solution to strengthen Barça's backline. The Bayer Leverkusen center-back, whose contractual situation makes him attractive, is in the final stage of his contract with the German club. As of June 30, Tah will be a free agent, making him a very attractive market opportunity for several clubs.
Barcelona was very interested in his signing. In fact, there was already a verbal agreement between the player and the club, with a clear intention for the 29-year-old center-back to strengthen the blaugrana defense next season. However, Barça couldn't close the deal yet due to uncertainty over financial 'fair play', which limited their salary margin and the possibilities of closing new signings.
Bayern Munich takes the lead
As the season progressed, something unexpected happened. Bayern Munich, one of the most powerful clubs in Europe, entered the race to sign Tah. According to German media, such as "Bild" and "Sky Sports", Bayern has taken the lead in negotiations and is now considered the favorite to sign the defender.
The surprise came when it was revealed that Tah would be more inclined to accept Bayern's offer than Barça's. Although the negotiation with Barça was advanced, the allure of Bayern and Vincent Kompany has convinced the center-back.