A Hansi Flick-endorsed winger is prepared to take a significant pay cut to facilitate a move to Barcelona.
With Barcelona’s continual financial objections, the game is on for a veteran, low-cost player. If the player is willing to drop his price, along with his previous relationship with Flick, he appears to be a solid option for Barcelona, looking for depth and leadership in an identified need position.
Flick is impressed with him as a versatile player, a professional, and especially a contributor to the young squad of Barcelona, where he could also mentor.
The player is Ivan Perisic, the 36-year-old Croatian winger and recent free agent, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.
Perisic’s previous experience with Flick at Bayern Munich has him eager to work under the German again at the Camp Nou.
No doubt, at this point in his career, he is still of value, as all 11 goals and 11 assists last season, while playing for PSV Eindhoven, demonstrate.
A short-term solution on the right flank as a rotational player for Lamine Yamal could be Perisic.
Ivan Perisic’s willingness to take a pay cut—potentially less than other offers from clubs such as PSV—gives Barcelona an advantage, especially given their financial situation.
While Luis Diaz is the clear number one target, Perisic is available as a free transfer and has the recommendation of Hansi Flick, making him a sensible option.
Additionally, Perisic is motivated by a desire to maintain peak fitness leading into the 2026 World Cup.
As Barcelona continues to explore its options, Perisic’s experience could give much-needed balance to a side with a lot of youth.
In the weeks to come, we will find out if Barcelona is able to take advantage of bringing in a proven pedigree player, who is also economically savvy, to strengthen their attack.
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