The 2024-2025 season has one last push left. FC Barcelona is playing for the three matches remaining in the season. This doesn't mean that Hansi Flick, along with Deco, aren't keeping an eye on the next season.
A club like Barça needs to aim for everything every season. Therefore, the Catalan coach has already communicated that he is happy with the assets he has. Although there are some positions he wouldn't mind reinforcing for the 2025-2026 season.
Deco, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, is now working more than ever hand in hand with Hansi Flick. The Portuguese is very mindful of the club's delicate financial situation. Both will have to agree to reach a good outcome.
A winger, a pivot, and two full-backs: Hansi Flick's request
Deco has insisted on narrowing down those requests. Hansi Flick remains firm. He needs to have depth in the full-back positions, a starting pivot, and a winger to provide competition.
With the season's data in hand, the most necessary thing, without a doubt, is to strengthen the defense. Signing two full-backs would allow Balde and Koundé to rotate, avoid injuries, and increase the level.
The desired ones are Vanderson and Pubill. The season they are having at their respective clubs is worth watching. FC Barcelona is very alert to their movements in case there is a market opportunity to sign them.
Marc Pubill is excelling with the season he is playing at UD Almería. He has played almost 3,000 minutes and has provided 5 assists. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Brazilian from AS Monaco has scored 2 goals and provided 5 assists to take the Monegasque club to third place in Ligue 1.
The most viable, most well-known options
The German coach's desires don't mean that the conversation with Deco hasn't left a mark. Two footballers with a Barça past have been proposed who would fit perfectly into the club.
The chosen ones are Alejandro Grimaldo and Óscar Mingueza. Respectively, they left the club in the 15/16 and 22/23 seasons.
Meanwhile, the Catalan full-back comes from a long career across various European clubs. His latest adventure, at Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen, has catapulted the wing-back's performance. His numbers are not to be overlooked: 4 goals and 13 assists for Bayer Leverkusen's '20'.
Meanwhile, Mingueza is also gaining ground to become a Barça footballer again. The youth player, who debuted in the First Division with Ronald Koeman, has played as a right-back and center-back. With Celta de Vigo, he has played as a right midfielder.
