From the culé box they could include a player to take over the defender
the fc Barcelona continues to display options for the signing of Jules Koundéwhich is one of the priorities of Xavi Hernandez in the market. The Blaugrana coach wants to have one of the best in that demarcation and has asked the sports management to try in every possible way.
Let us remember that for the coach, most of the headaches in the past year occurred in the defense. There, the injuries and the low level of several of his directed cost quite a few important points. So much Pique What lenglet they were not up to par and much less were Mingueza Y Umtiti. Araújo was a revelation, but not enough.
The FC Barcelona follows trying the signing of Jules Koundé
In this way it is that Jules Koundé has slipped into the agenda of FC Barcelona, although it will not be an operation for anything simple. And it is that the price that the French defender has is quite high, being a determining element for the Catalans. The club’s economy is not at its best and therefore they will have to look for alternatives.
Among the possibilities that are handled in the Camp Nou team, is including a player in the operation. There, the name of Martin Braithwaite would be key, since he is a footballer who is of great interest to Sevilla FC, being a request from Julen Lopetegui. The coach wants to have an experienced center forward.
Braithwaite is the key man in the culé operation for Koundé
In addition, the Dane is one of Xavi’s discards, since he will not have him due to the presence of Aubameyang and the possible arrival of Lewandowski. That is why they agree on the departure of this player since it could mean a lot in the operation for the Gallic defender.
We will have to wait then for what can happen with the signing of Jules Koundé by FC Barcelona. At the moment, the name that could be decisive is that of Braithwaite since he could cheapen a movement that is quite complicated, but if it were to happen it would be one of the bombings of the market.
In addition, from FC Barcelona they have a goal apart from Koundé for the defense
FC Barcelona is still planning the next season and one of the doubts that Xavi Hernández has revolves around Gerard Piqué. The coach does not consider that the veteran defender can be a starter in the 2022-2023 campaign and from him he is already looking for a replacement of quality and projection.
Let’s remember that the injuries and the lack of rhythm have cost the defender a lot. Despite being one of the captains and badge of the Blaugrana squad, he does not have the backing of the coach, who prefers to give other types of players the opportunity. At 35 years old, the Catalan would not offer the necessary guarantees and a signing is sought there.
Barcelona looks for a relief for Gerard Hammered before the doubts of Xavi
In this way it is that the doubts that FC Barcelona has with Gerard Piqué make the culé team explore alternatives in the market. There, they have met one of the most outstanding of LaLiga Santander in the season that just ended. This could greatly affect Real Sociedad.
And it is that the Camp Nou team has noticed Robin Le Normand. The 25-year-old French defender has added a season at the highest level, which has made him one of the best in his demarcation. In addition, he is one of Imanol Alguacil’s trusted men, so he has accumulated a good number of minutes.
Le Normand is one of the defenders who could land at the Camp Nou
It has been possible to confirm that the Frenchman is the first alternative that FC Barcelona manages to give Gerard Piqué an exit. He is one of the most complete central defenders in the First Division of Spain, in addition to having a more affordable price than other options managed by the Catalans’ sports management.
We will have to finally wait for what may happen with this operation. The market value of Le Normand is around 30 million euros, but it has contract in force with Real Sociedad until 2024 and departure has been set at 70 ‘kilos’. From the Blaugrana team they intend to negotiate below that amount.