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Barça-Jorge Mendes meeting in Barcelona: market strategy or simple visit?
Published New:17/07/2025 - 03:40h
Updated New:17/07/2025 - 04:42h
Meeting between Barça and Jorge Mendes shakes up the market: possible signings on the table. Enter and know all the details
The sports management of FC Barcelona does not stop. After experiencing a day full of good news and symbolism, with the official announcement of Lamine Yamal as the '10' blaugrana, the top management has set to work to continue exploring their market options.
Meeting with Jorge Mendes in Barcelona
According to SPORT, after the event in which Lamine was invested as the '10' culé, the presence of Jorge Mendes, agent of the right winger, in Barcelona was used to hold a meeting with him and discuss various market issues. A 'summit' that would have counted, in addition to the presence of the Portuguese representative and his right-hand man, Sergio Alves, with that of Joan Laporta, president of the club; Deco, sports director; Alejandro Echevarría, presidential advisor; and Bojan, football area coordinator.
Beyond that, no further details of the meeting were revealed, although it is speculated that the name of the 29-year-old Dutch right-back, Denzel Dumfries, may have been on the table. The current Inter Milan player apparently pleases Hansi Flick to reinforce the right side, as he has characteristics of a right wing-back with good physique, strength, speed, and scoring and assisting ability, as well as experience in big games.
With the added bonus that, until June 15, he had a release clause of €25 million. Ingredients that made it an operation, at least, to take into account to reinforce a demarcation where Jules Koundé starts as a great starter. However, with this clause now expired, it will be necessary to consider what his current transfer price would be if Barcelona decided to go for him.
Rafael Leão, the great desired for Barça's left wing
Now, another name that cannot be overlooked when it comes to conversations with Jorge Mendes is that of Rafael Leão. The Catalan team is looking for a top-level left winger, and the Portuguese player - advised by the Portuguese representative - has been mentioned on more than one occasion as a reinforcement for the Barcelona team.
A very fast striker, unbalancing in one-on-one situations and with a range of top-level tactical resources that make him almost unstoppable.
However, it is clear that AC Milan will not let him leave so easily. Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged that he counts on him in his sports project. But even if the 'rossoneri' were open to letting him leave, and the player from Almada was willing to join the squad from Barcelona, as has been speculated previously, the negotiation would move in very high figures.
- 📌 THE FACT: It is said from Italy that the Milanese would not let him leave for less than 85 million euros.
Has Barcelona talked to Jorge Mendes about any of these names... or another 'hidden' one? An issue that, for now, will remain an enigma.
