Despite Barcelona's great season in sports, it's time to clear out discards and bring in new signings. The next season needs to be prepared in advance and Deco is now working hard for the 25-26 campaign.
There are already several players on the way out at Barça and in recent days some specific names have been discussed. Ansu Fati is leaving for financial reasons as well as not having the necessary trust with Hansi Flick. Meanwhile, Iñaki Peña is leaving for sporting reasons, in search of playing time.
Ansu Fati and Iñaki Peña, certain departures
AS Monaco appears to be the club most interested in Ansu Fati. The Ligue 1 side would welcome the signing of the striker, whom they hope will reach a higher level. In addition, the latest news brings updates regarding Barça's "10", as Chelsea would go all out for the player.
There are also several teams after Iñaki Peña, who dreams of getting playing time and becoming the new starting goalkeeper at a club. Galatasaray was mentioned, where he already played. The Turkish side are looking for a replacement for 38-year-old Fernando Muslera, but Celta de Vigo, Real Betis, and Valencia would also be after the goalkeeper.
There is a player who will leave for Atlético de Madrid first
Although Ansu Fati and Iñaki Peña will leave the club in the coming weeks, there is a footballer who will do so first. This is Clément Lenglet, the center-back on loan at Atlético de Madrid, a club that wants to sign him permanently. The Frenchman has shined this season with the Colchoneros and Simeone wants to count on him for the next season.
To achieve this, both clubs will have to reach an agreement and in fact are already negotiating the best possible formula to finalize his transfer. Here, Grégory Dakad, Clément Lenglet's agent, comes into play, as he has proposed a solution to Barça to facilitate his departure.
Clément Lenglet's representative proposes a contract termination in exchange for six million euros. This amounts to half of the salary still owed to the French center-back. This measure aims to pave the way for Lenglet to sign as a free agent with Atlético de Madrid, a team where he has found prominence.
The former Sevilla FC player intends to secure his continuity under Simeone's orders. He also wants to do so before the Club World Cup, as he has played a significant role this season. He has played 34 matches, scored three goals, and provided two assists, and his current market value according to Transfermarkt is 7.5 million euros.
Lenglet couldn't consolidate the prominence he has with Simeone either at Barça or at the teams where he played on loan afterward. At Barcelona, he faced the pressure of the high expectations placed on him, as he earned 16 million euros per year.