Real Sociedad have thrown down a €10m gauntlet by making a formal bid for one of FC Barcelona’s defensive anchors.
At FC Barcelona, sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick are actively balancing squad depth while working to streamline the first-team roster.
With intense competition for positions across the backline, Catalonia’s board has shown willingness to listen to formal inquiries for young defensive assets whose immediate pathways to starting football remain blocked under the new coaching staff.
The 20-year-old right-back at the center of this La Liga transfer battle is La Masia graduate Hector Fort.
According to reports from Diario Sport, Real Sociedad have entered the race to sign Fort, seeking to bolster their defensive options following recent departures at the Anoeta Stadium.
Valued at approximately €10 million by Barcelona’s hierarchy, the young defender returned to Spotify Camp Nou this summer facing a crowded hierarchy under Flick, prompting attention from multiple European suitors seeking a modern, technically gifted full-back with high potential.
While European heavyweights like Borussia Dortmund have explored temporary loan formulas with structured purchase options, Real Sociedad’s willingness to discuss a direct, permanent arrangement aligns far better with Barcelona’s immediate financial objectives.
Securing an outright transfer fee provides vital margin within La Liga’s strict spending and registration guidelines, making the Basque club’s approach an attractive proposition for Deco’s office as deadline day approaches.
For Fort, staying in Spain offers immediate tactical continuity and guaranteed top-flight exposure under a manager renowned for developing young talent within a possession-based system.
As deadline day draws near, formal negotiations between Barcelona and Real Sociedad are expected to accelerate rapidly as both clubs push to finalize a deal that satisfies all parties involved before the transfer market officially closes.
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