
FLICK REQUESTED THE SIGNING OF MUSIALA
Barça continues dreaming of Jamal Musiala for next summer
Published:21/01/2025 - 00:14h
Updated:21/01/2025 - 00:14h
Barça plans to make one of the summer's big splashes with the signing of Jamal Musiala. To handle the operation, they might 'sacrifice' Frenkie de Jong
Jamal Musiala's dream is still alive at FC Barcelona. The signing of the German is the great desire of Hansi Flick, his main supporter in the club, who would have requested his incorporation into the azulgrana team, which is why the sporting management is still exploring ways to handle his signing next summer.
The player is very much liked at Can Barça, where they believe that his versatility and ability to break through would give the blaugrana squad the definitive boost. However, they are aware of the difficulties of this operation, as the player has a contract with Bayern Munich until 2026 and his renewal with the Bavarians seems to be on track, although not finalized by any means.
According to 'SPORT', the new commitment of the attacking midfielder with the Munich entity would include a relatively 'affordable' buyout clause that could increase the chances of the culés acquiring the contract of the 21-year-old star. Thanks to the new partnership with Nike, Barça has enough money to make one or two high-profile signings for the next season.
Frenkie de Jong, the key to the operation
However, the main hurdle would not be the transfer fee for Musiala, but making room for his contract in the salary cap. Although the azulgranas are back under the 1:1 rule, they would need to free up a significant amount to accommodate the German's salary and the annual amortization of his signing.
In this context, Frenkie de Jong would hold the 'key' to solve this 'headache'. The Dutchman's contract with Barça expires in 2026 and, as of today, all indications are that the midfielder has no intentions of renewing with the club, so the Catalans would put him on the market at the end of the season.
If he ends up leaving the City of Barcelona, the azulgranas could generate a good amount of 'fair play', since the player's salary is one of the highest in the squad. For that reason, if he does not extend his stay at Spotify Camp Nou, the '21' would play a key role in the possible signing of the German star.