Barça's young midfielder, Brian Fariñas, remains an attractive option for Girona, although to date no talks or agreements have been finalized for his signing. The 20-year-old youth player, who has not played a minute with the Catalan club's main squad, remains under the radar of Montilivi's team, although no formal negotiations have begun in the winter market.
Girona had advanced in negotiations with Barça to acquire Fariñas, proposing to pay 1.5 million euros for 50% of his rights. The player had finished an outstanding season with Barça Atlètic, in which he appeared in 33 games, scored five goals and provided seven assists, demonstrating his versatility in the midfield. The possible transfer was stopped by HansiFlick's decision to keep the youngster in the first team, assigning him the number 4.
With the injury of XaviEspart and the slow recovery of EricGarcía, Girona faces the need to cover the right back position. Koundé has also not been able to train with the first team and the next game is approaching. In this context, Fariñas appears as a viable alternative, since in the preseason he has been tested in several positions, including right back. During the summer friendlies, the player mainly played as a midfielder or inside midfielder, but also had the opportunity to play at right back, replacing Espart in the match against Birmingham City on July 31, where he remained 28 minutes and showed a solid performance.
Although Girona and Barça have not formalized any proposal, the three parties - the club, the player and Montilivi's team - do not rule out the possibility of a solution in January. Fariñas' future will depend on Barça's needs and the availability of minutes in the team. If Girona manages to close the agreement, the young man could join the Catalan club's squad and contribute his versatility in midfield and on the right wing. For now, the situation remains open and the next moves will be decided based on the evolution of the injuries and the priorities of each club.