PSV Eindhoven has issued a June 30 deadline for their star, a key Barcelona target, to decide on a contract renewal.
FC Barcelona’s transfer prospects took an interesting turn when one of their principal targets made a pivotal decision.
The 36-year-old Croatian winger, who is a direct request from manager Hansi Flick, is under pressure to decide on his future with his current club, PSV Eindhoven, before June 30, as they have set that date as a deadline for him to accept their contract renewal offer, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
With Barcelona’s interest growing, the player’s choice could affect FC Barcelona’s attacking options for the upcoming season.
The player is Ivan Perisic, an experienced and multi-position winger who previously played for Flick at Bayern Munich.
Perisic wants to join Barcelona and is open to accepting a lower salary because he is determined to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
His capability of playing multiple positions and his competitiveness make him an interesting choice for FC Barcelona, which is looking to improve its squad but is financially restricted.
However, PSV’s pre-season preparations begin on June 30th, and the Dutch club is pressing for answers today with an outstanding two-year renewal offer.
Barcelona is facing a unique situation of balancing the pursuit of Perisic with the impending signing of Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.
The two deals are interrelated in the sense that while Garcia’s transfer is being finalized, any negotiations with Perisic have been postponed or slowed while Barcelona focuses on Garcia first.
No other teams have confirmed alternative offers for Perisic, so it is just a question of whether He will want to wait while Barcelona decides.
The Croatian brings valuable experience, and he has familiarity with Flick’s work habits, which could prove beneficial depending on how Flick sees Perisic’s position with German soccer.
The deadline isn’t far as the time ticks closer toward June 30, and Barcelona has to weigh their finances against their ambition to secure, potentially, a player that can bolster their attacking depth and give them some options on the front line.
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