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BARÇA WOULD TRY TO SIGN HIM IN SUMMER

FC Barcelona reignites interest in an old desire for the right-back position

Published:1/02/2025 - 20:40h

Updated:1/02/2025 - 20:40h

Barça has once again set its sights on Vanderson to strengthen the right-back position. The Brazilian is valued at 20 million and the Premier League is also closely following him.

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Aside from the arrival of a left winger and a center forward, FC Barcelona has prioritized the signing of two full-backs for next summer. On the right side of defense, Hansi Flick has shown insufficient confidence in Héctor Fort as a replacement for Jules Koundé, who has played practically all the matches, making the incorporation of a reinforcement in this position crucial for the next season.

In this regard, 'Mundo Deportivo' has reported that the blaugrana sports management has once again set its sights on Vanderson, the right-back from Monaco who has been liked by the club for some time. The player was one of the names analyzed by the management to bolster this area of the field a couple of seasons ago, when Koundé had not yet settled into this new position.

However, setbacks with financial 'fair play' and the high demands from the Monegasques prevented his signing, with Héctor Bellerín being the signing completed by the Catalans to reinforce the team managed, at that time, by Xavi Hernández.

Monaco will not make it easy in the operation

However, in the Principality, they will not facilitate the departure of one of their undisputed starters. The French side does not want to part with a player who has played 25 matches this season, one against Barça in the Champions League, and whose contract ties him to the institution until 2028, which is why they would only consider his departure in exchange for a hefty sum, which would pose an obstacle for the culés.

Additionally, from the Premier League, they would also be closely following him, complicating the operation even further for the Catalans. Nevertheless, Vanderson dreams of wearing the blue and claret, so his desire could be a key factor in tipping the balance in favor of Flick's side, which could initiate movements regarding his signing in the coming weeks.