Barcelona is ramping up its pursuit of a dynamic Fiorentina star to reinforce its defensive line for the new season.
Barcelona is currently looking for ways to improve its defense since Hansi Flick wants to keep the club relevant in La Liga and the Champions League, moving towards the 2025-26 season.
With the attacking trio of Lamine Yamal and new signing Nico Williams, approaching reinforcement to the right back positions was necessary because while Koundé technically can play anywhere on the backline, there needs to be competition and depth behind Koundé, and injury concerns cannot be overlooked.
A star from Fiorentina who weighs serious talent, holds interest to Barcelona, and the failure to finalize a contract extends an opportunity for a player to join, we should all embrace.
The player is Dodô, the 26-year-old right-back Brazilian who has elite pace, elite dribbling, and high output to the attack/right wing, as reported by Calciomercato.
Dodô’s contract expires in 2027, but his contract negotiations are complicated by commission and no salary increase.
He has a willingness to pursue a transfer.
Barcelona sees Dodô as the perfect player who can provide the same style as Koundé and a player who can build value for Flick’s system with Balde and Petrone by moving up the left side.
Fiorentina’s €25 million value is within reach of Barcelona, although financial fair play rules may apply and player sales may be needed, for instance, Clement Lenglet, to fund the new player’s transfer fee.
AC Milan is also in pursuit, but Barcelona is considered the frontrunners as they can use their history and attractive vision to entice Dodô.
To make matters more urgent for the Brazilian player, Dodô wants to solidify a World Cup place under Carlo Ancelotti.
As the window moves along, Dodô may potentially become an important piece for Barcelona’s success and trophy quest.
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