FC Barcelona set to launch a 20 million bid for a key Borussia Dortmund defender in bold transfer market move.
With injuries sidelining key center-backs like Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araújo, manager Hansi Flick has resorted to makeshift solutions, including teenagers like Pau Cubarsí and deploying Jules Koundé out of his natural role.
This has compromised both defensive stability and attacking width on the flank, evident in dropped points during crucial La Liga and Champions League matches.
Financial constraints demand smart recruitment—experienced players at attainable prices who deliver immediate impact without long-term risk.
Camp Nou scouts have zeroed in on a Borussia Dortmund defender whose €20 million valuation fits this blueprint perfectly, signaling a calculated winter window move to restore balance and competitiveness.
That defender is Julian Ryerson, the 28-year-old Norwegian international who’s become a mainstay at Dortmund since joining from Union Berlin in 2023, as reported by Fichajes.
Reports suggest Barcelona could table an offer around €20 million for the versatile full-back, whose contract runs until 2028 but whose market value aligns with the club’s tight budget.
His release clause or negotiated fee represents a pragmatic signing—proven quality at a realistic price, ready to slot in without adaptation delays.
The right flank has been Barcelona’s Achilles’ heel. Rotations and injuries have eroded reliability, forcing Flick to improvise and exposing vulnerabilities in transitions.
Koundé provides solidity but lacks specialist dynamism, while youth experiments risk inconsistency in title races.
Ryerson’s versatility suits Flick’s systems—back-four full-back or wing-back in a five—at Dortmund’s high-pressing style, with Champions League experience promising immediate impact.
Dortmund prizes Ryerson’s loyalty and minutes, but a strong bid plus Barcelona’s salary maneuvers could unlock the transfer.
With alternatives like João Cancelo in mind, Ryerson leads as the cost-effective frontrunner.
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