FC Barcelona would be on the lookout to close the incorporation of a central defender destined, in principle, to reinforce Barça Atlètic, although without ruling out that he could make the leap to the first team later on.
According to information from journalist Ángel García, known as Cazurreando, the 'azulgrana' team is closely following the option of signing the young Argentine defender Gerónimo Spina, 20 years old, currently in Atlético Madrileño. A right-footed center-back with the ability to play in the left side of the defensive axis.
Gerónimo Spina: the Argentine gem that Barcelona is following
The player born in La Plata arrived at Atlético de Madrid in the 2023/24 season, coming from Estudiantes de La Plata (Argentina), to join the 'rojiblanco' Juvenil A. In the 2024/25 season, he consolidated himself in Atlético Madrileño, the last stage before landing in the first 'colchonero' team.
However, although he was called up on some occasions under the orders of Cholo Simeone, he has not yet managed to debut in the highest category. Now, looking ahead to the 2025/26 season, everything indicates that he could join the 'azulgrana' subsidiary. According to the aforementioned source, Atlético and Barcelona would be very close to closing the agreement.
📌 CHARACTERISTICS OF GERÓNIMO SPINA'S GAME:
- Good one-on-one
- Physically powerful
- Notable aerial game
- Great technique to play out from the back
It should not be overlooked that the player's agent, Claudio Curti —the same one who represents Juan Foyth from Villarreal CF— already met this week at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper with Deco to finalize details of the negotiation.
- 📌 THE FACT: For now, the amount of the transfer has not been revealed, and the defender has a contract with the 'colchonero' team until 2027.
The Argentine could be a valuable signing for the 'culé' team: why?
Seeing the new scenario that the 'culé' team is going through, the operation would make sense. Especially, after the departure of Iñigo Martínez, which leaves Barcelona with only four natural defenders in the first team:
- Pau Cubarsí
- Andreas Christensen
- Ronald Araujo
- Eric García
Two starters and their respective substitutes. It is a tight amount, since any injury or sanction could leave the squad short in that demarcation.
Therefore, an incorporation like that of Gerónimo Spina, capable of acting on the left side of the defense, is presented as a strategic bet. If he performs well, it is not ruled out that he could have minutes with the first team throughout the season.
The transfer conditions that Barça and Atlético are negotiating
It remains to be seen under what terms the transfer will be closed. Sources close to the matter assure that, although Atlético is requesting an affordable amount, they would seek to include clauses that allow them to recover him in the future, such as a repurchase option. It is also not ruled out that a percentage of a future sale will be agreed upon. A formula that Barcelona knows well, since they apply it when they transfer their young talents.