FCBarcelona has confirmed its intention to strengthen its central defense from the winter transfer window, after fragile performances in the Champions League. HansiFlick, new German coach, publicly declared that the search for recruits was already underway, in particular with agents Deco and Bojan. The Catalan club, which remains at the top of the Spanish championship, is therefore turning to strengthening its rearguard, a weak point exposed during the European meetings against PSG and RealMadrid.
Since the defeat against PSG in Madrid, Barça's defense has shown flaws that the strongest European teams easily exploit. The need for a sturdy central defender has become a topic of discussion in the Catalan media. Flick stressed that the team is “open to the idea of signing the best players for the team, any player who can help us progress,” indicating that he has not closed the door to an acquisition in January. He also clarified that discussions had already started with Deco and Bojan and that the file was being handled internally.
Among the targets mentioned, Lisandro Martínez, central defender of the Argentinian world champion and Manchester United player, is under contract until June 2027. Barça and Atlético Madrid both seem interested in the player, but Flick confirmed that the club would not make a decision before the official opening of the transfer window. Joško Gvardiol is also mentioned as a possible option to strengthen the backline.
Flick added that the club's financial situation could influence the purchase decision. He told a press conference that “we still have a few weeks before the transfer window opens. We discussed it with Deco, Bojan and my staff. If we can, maybe we will.” The coach thus suggested that Barça would not limit itself to a simple reorganization of the squad, but that he would be ready to invest in a player capable of stabilizing the defense during major European meetings.
As the buying window approaches, Barca maintain a dominant position in La Liga while looking to correct their European weaknesses. Discussions are still ongoing, but the door is clearly open for a quality acquisition in January, according to Flick's statements. The next few days will be decisive in knowing whether the Catalan club manages to seal a deal that will consolidate its rearguard and allow it to remain competitive on the continental scene.