The transfer window is ticking down, and Barcelona are scrambling to bolster their squad before the new season kicks off.
With La Liga starting soon, Hansi Flick, the head coach, is focused on bringing in a left winger who can make an impact down the wing. The urgency is palpable as the clock ticks closer to the opening match on Saturday in Valencia.
Initially, Barcelona had set their sights on Nico Williams, a talented winger from Athletic Club. The 22-year-old was seen as the perfect addition to the squad, someone who could bring creativity and dynamism to the left flank.
However, despite their best efforts, it appears that signing Nico is slipping out of their grasp. The chances of him donning the Barcelona jersey this season are dwindling, and unless something dramatic happens at the last minute, he is likely to stay at Athletic Club for another year.
Flick wants to explore a vague opportunity
Faced with this setback, Barcelona are now exploring other options. Interestingly, Flick has personally taken the initiative to reach out to a familiar face—Ivan Perisic, claims a report from SPORT.
Ivan Perisic has previously worked with Hansi Flick. (Photo by DENIS LOVROVIC/AFP via Getty Images)
The 35-year-old Croatian winger, who previously played under Flick at Bayern Munich, has become a potential target for Barcelona.
Perisic recently parted ways with Hadjuk Split due to disagreements with coach Gennaro Gattuso, making him a free agent.
His experience and versatility make him an attractive option for Barcelona, as the Croatian winger has had a long and successful career in European football, with stints at top clubs like Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur.
Perisic seems excited about Barcelona
Flick, who knows Perisic well from their time together at Bayern, reportedly made a personal call to the player to gauge his interest in joining Barcelona.
According to reports, the winger Perisic is…
Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-08-14 07:00:00
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Publish date : 2024-08-14 07:03:37
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