With the arrival of Marcus Rashford to FC Barcelona, the Blaugrana team has already reinforced one of the key positions that was predicted to be strengthened this summer: the left wing. In turn, the Catalan team has also closed the hiring of a top-level goalkeeper like Joan García, thus fulfilling the theoretical objectives for the 2025/26 summer market.
Flick wants a top full-back to close the Barcelona squad
However, the culé team does not seem to have completely closed the option of incorporating one more reinforcement if conditions allow. According to SPORT, Hansi Flick, coach of the Barcelona team, would like to complete the squad with the arrival of a top-level full-back who gives even more depth to the Blaugrana roster.
The information does not specify whether it would be a right or left back, but it does point out two names that the culé coach likes a lot, whether to reinforce one side or the other: Denzel Dumfries, from Inter Milan, and Alejandro Grimaldo, from Bayer Leverkusen.
Alejandro Grimaldo, an ideal alternative for the left back?
At this point, it is commented that the possible arrival of a left back, in this case Alejandro Grimaldo, whose exit value would be around 15-20 M€, responds to the need to cover the position with guarantees without rushing the evolution of the young academy player Jofre Torrents, a project for a starting full-back in the medium term.
Thus, the Valencian full-back is shown as an ideal option to double a position in which Alejandro Balde starts as a starter. However, having an experienced player who knows the club's concepts like Grimaldo —an offensively voracious winger— would also be a relevant alternative, especially in the face of a hypothetical departure of Gerard Martín this summer.
📌 CHARACTERISTICS OF ALEJANDRO GRIMALDO
- He usually acts as a winger, with freedom to advance in attack.
- He takes advantage of both the wing and the interior spaces.
- He stands out for his technique, vision of the game, associative capacity and good hitting.
- He does not neglect the defensive aspect, which he has been polishing over the years.
Dumfries, the powerful option for the right back
The idea of reinforcing the right back starts from a similar context. Barcelona has a great player as a starter, Jules Koundé, but behind him the available alternatives —Eric García and Héctor Fort— might not be entirely convincing. Therefore, the possibility of incorporating a top-level winger like Denzel Dumfries does not sound unreasonable.
Like Grimaldo, Dumfries is an experienced player, with international experience and an ideal profile for the wing. He is also well known by the Blaugrana sports management.
📌 CHARACTERISTICS OF DENZEL DUMFRIES
- Experienced winger.
- Versatile (can play as right back or winger).
- Physically very strong and fast.
- Capable of 'eating up' the wing with long runs.
At the negotiation level, Dumfries represents an interesting signing. His release clause would be only 25 M€, valid until July 31, according to the information circulating. The Dutchman, represented by Jorge Mendes, could become a great market opportunity for Barcelona, as long as the situation allows.
Will there be a new signing for the full-back? It all depends on 'fair play'
Will Barcelona sign any of these players? We will have to see how the market develops around the departures and if the club manages to fully enter rule 1:1. Only then will we know if it can afford a top-level addition in any of the full-back positions.