Hansi Flick personally champions the €25m Borussia Dortmund defender as essential for Barcelona’s defensive rebuild.
The German manager is looking for a committed, tactically disciplined defender who can press high, recover possession quickly, and provide solid cover without draining the club’s salary cap.
Barcelona sees the move as a chance to add depth and versatility to their back line, particularly at right‑back, while keeping costs under control after a summer of heavy spending.
The Catalan club is said to have already opened informal channels with the player’s camp, testing the waters ahead of a possible formal approach.
The Borussia Dortmund star Hansi Flick is pushing Barcelona to sign is Julian Ryerson, the 28‑year‑old Norwegian right‑back who has built a reputation as a consistent, hard‑working defender in the Bundesliga.
Ryerson offers a mix of experience and flexibility, regularly rotating between full‑back and wing‑back roles while maintaining a solid defensive record and a keen eye for supporting the attack.
His professional profile and relatively modest wage demands make him an attractive backup option for Jules Koundé, while also giving Flick a trusted body who can slot into the starting XI when needed.
Barcelona’s interest reportedly hinges on securing him for a mid‑range fee, with estimates around the €20–25 million mark, and on convincing Borussia Dortmund to accept an offer that reflects his real market value rather than a steep premium.
For Borussia Dortmund, the question is whether they want to retain a dependable, versatile full‑back until 2028 or cash in on a solid, well‑rated defender if an attractive bid arrives.
Should the deal go through, Ryerson could quietly become one of Barcelona’s smarter signings of the window, doing the unglamorous work that allows their attacking stars to shine at the other end.
Want to get the latest Barcelona news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.
