FC Barcelona is currently focused on completing two key additions. The first is that of goalkeeper Joan García, whose arrival at the 'Azulgrana' team seems imminent, pending only its official announcement. After that, the Barcelona team hopes to advance in the signing of a left winger, with Nico Williams, from Athletic Club, the main objective to reinforce that demarcation.
However, from within the 'Culé' camp, the option of reinforcing the right-back position is not ruled out. Although Jules Koundé is the undisputed starter, the Catalan team considers it necessary to incorporate a high-level alternative, a player who not only raises the competitive level in that area, but also provides squad depth with experience and solvency.
Vanderson, Barcelona's option for the right-back
In this context, information has begun to emerge from Brazil that places Barcelona in pursuit of AS Monaco right-back, Vanderson.
According to the Brazilian media UOL Esporte, the 'Azulgrana' team has advanced in negotiations to acquire the services of the international with the 'Seleçao'. These conversations have intensified in recent dates and have the approval of the player, who would be willing to prioritize an offensive from the Catalan team.
However, it is emphasized that the operation faces a major handicap: Barcelona's problems with 'financial fair play'. This limitation significantly reduces the club's room for maneuver to address new additions, unless it manages to lighten its wage bill or close some key exits.
Other teams also want Vanderson
In turn, UOL adds that AS Monaco intends to obtain more than €35M for Vanderson, a high amount considering the 'Culé' economic context. The player from Rondonópolis is not only of interest to Barça: Tottenham Hotspur would also be willing to make a significant investment to take him away.
Will Barça sign Vanderson?
Now it remains to be seen how this possible operation evolves. Although Vanderson would fit the characteristics that Barcelona is looking for —typical Brazilian school full-back, offensive, fast, powerful, with defensive criteria and strong in one-on-one situations—, the truth is that the club has other marked priorities in this market.
- VANDERSON'S NUMBERS IN THE 2024/25 SEASON WITH AS MÓNACO: two goals and five assists in 41 matches.
As long as it does not unlock these situations, it is likely that the 'Azulgrana' team will not venture to make new additions. The sports management considers that the right wing could be solved with Koundé as a starter and Eric García as a reliable alternative, after having demonstrated his ability as a full-back in demanding scenarios. Will the 'Culé' finally bet on the incorporation of Vanderson? Only the market has the answer.