Barcelona, the current La Liga champions, have set their sights on the situation of 28-year-old Spanish international Mario Hermoso, who currently plays for Atlético de Madrid. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the culé team is interested in strengthening its left defense for the next transfer window and considers Hermoso as an ideal candidate for the position, potentially replacing Marcos Alonso.
Mario Hermoso has been one of the most underrated defenders in La Liga in recent years. Originally from Madrid, Hermoso made a name for himself during his time at Espanyol before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2019. With his versatility as a left-back and centre-back, Hermoso has proven his worth in Diego Simeone’s side, scoring a total of 175 appearances in La Liga and contributing ten goals and five assists.
Mario Hermoso, in Barcelona’s sights
However, Hermoso’s contract with Atlético Madrid is in its last six months and negotiations over an extension have not progressed significantly. This situation has attracted the interest of several clubs, including Barcelona, which is closely following the player’s development.
Xavi Hernández, who is pushing for Barcelona to sign Hermoso, continues to influence the Catalan club’s decisions. With Marcos Alonso potentially leaving as a free agent in the summer, Barcelona could consider Hermoso as their ideal replacement. Furthermore, there is speculation about the possibility of a move between Hermoso and Alonso, both on free transfers, for next season.
Mario Hermoso could return to Catalonia as a solution to the left-back position in Barcelona and could also compete for the left-midfielder position alongside Íñigo Martínez. His versatility and quality make him a priority target for the culé team in the transfer market.