E-Noticies, @paucubarsi Hansi Flick decides, Deco has 3 top center backs in mind: new partner for Pau Cubarsí
Flick and Deco are quietly working on a sports plan that will shape Barça's immediate future
The connection between Hansi Flick and Deco has become the cornerstone of Barça's sports planning. Both are working together on a coherent, thoughtful, and ambitious strategy. Their recent decisions, such as the signings of Dani Olmo, Joan García, Rashford, and Roony, have shown immediate effectiveness and a vision for the future.
Now the absolute priority is to strengthen the backline, where Pau Cubarsí has established himself as a defensive leader with tremendous maturity. The Catalan center-back needs a reliable partner who can complement his youth with experience and solidity. Deco has already prepared a list of three top-level names for Hansi Flick that fit the required profile.
Marc Guéhi, the first on Hansi Flick and Deco's list
The top favorite to partner Pau Cubarsí is Marc Guéhi, a Crystal Palace center-back whose contract situation makes him the most attractive option. His contract ends this season, which would allow the Catalan club to sign him completely free of charge, something very important for Barça given their delicate financial situation. He is a fast defender, strong in individual duels, and good at playing the ball out from the back, qualities that make him the ideal partner for Cubarsí.
Marc Guéhi is also on the radar of major European clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern, and Inter, which increases the difficulty. However, Deco believes that the Barça project, with Hansi Flick as coach, can convince him to lead a renewed defense alongside Pau Cubarsí. His youth and Premier League experience are strong arguments for considering him the most realistic reinforcement on the proposed list.
Bastoni and Schlotterbeck, the other desired players for FC Barcelona
The second option is Alessandro Bastoni, Inter's star and a symbol of Italian defense, who is highly regarded for his leadership. However, his market value is around €80 million, a figure currently out of reach for Barça with financial limitations. Hansi Flick considers him a dream reinforcement, but he understands that signing him is practically impossible, so he has focused on the third option.
The last candidate is Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund, possibly the most interesting dark horse for the sports management. He is 26 years old, costs about €40 million, and fits perfectly into the defensive idea Hansi Flick proposes. His physical strength, speed, and ability to play the ball out from the back make him a reliable and complementary alternative to partner Pau Cubarsí in the immediate future.
It is still too early to know whom Hansi Flick and Deco will choose. What is clear is that Barça is looking for a left-footed center-back for next season. Pau Cubarsí will surely welcome the news, since he has not been well surrounded since Iñigo Martínez's departure.
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