As Barcelona prepares for the summer transfer window, their transfer strategy is a confirmation of lessons learned from past budgetary errors.
The Catalan giants are going for smart signings – players who can hit the ground running with minimal overheads.
The latest trends confirm that the club has returned to evaluate two previously shortlisted candidates who perfectly fit into this category, a confirmation of their commitment to constructing viable teams.
According to Fichajes, the first potential reinforcement is Tijjani Reijnders.
His physicality, technical skill, and tactical intelligence have seen him likened to some of Barcelona’s all-time midfielders in recent years.
The fact that he can play defensively and in the final third is particularly appealing as it offers the sort of flexibility that coach Hansi Flick values.
While not a throwaway transfer, his comparatively modest wages compared to other targets make him a financial option.
On the defensive right side, Barcelona is tracking Bayer Leverkusen full-back Alejandro Grimaldo.
The Spanish-born full-back has become one of the most prolific wide men in Europe, uniting defensive stability with phenomenal creative returns.
His familiarity with La Liga football and modest release clause make him a highly enticing target.
However, Barcelona is also looking for alternatives.
These potential signings reflect Barcelona’s new policy in the transfer market under Deco – seeking players entering their prime years who can enhance the team’s efficiency without disrupting the pay structure.
Both targets have the technical quality and efficiency in tactics necessary for Barcelona’s style of play, and their current contracts have reasonable exit clauses.
Barcelona is targeting smart summer signings to strengthen its squad within financial limits, focusing on versatile players.
But the club’s new focus on value signings suggests a more sustainable approach to squad building is on the horizon.
These two players represent exactly the sort of profile Barcelona need – ready to contribute right away, but with scope to increase in value over the next couple of seasons.
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