Mercato | Mercato Mercato – Barcelona: Xavi has identified his first two reinforcements of the summer!
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After strengthening offensively during the last winter transfer window, FC Barcelona now wants to do the same defensively, and the two priorities have already been set by Joan Laporta and Xavi.
After the attack, it’s time for the defense. In January, the FC Barcelona succeeded in renewing its workforce by securing the services of Daniel Alves, Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyanga very eventful winter transfer window marking the beginning of a new era for the Barca, still weakened by its finances. Whereas John Laporta always dream of getting their hands on Erling Haaland, the Catalan president also wants to reshape his defense, and several tracks have already been activated in this direction. Moreover, two files would be very well advanced.
Christensen close to Barca
According to Sportthe heart rate Barcelona is ideally placed to recover Andreas Christensen next July. Currently in his final year of contract with chelseathe Danish defender reportedly endorsed John Laporta for his arrival this summer. The Blaugrana club has been negotiating this operation for many months and is awaiting the final signing of the player, which could take place in the coming weeks. In January, a meeting was organized by the heart rate Barcelona to discuss all the details of the contract which should be for a period of four years. chelsea continues to put pressure on the player and plans to organize a final meeting in order to restart the operation, but the problems of Novel Abramovich due to the war in Ukraine could disrupt the file, enough to encourage the Dane to join the heart rate Barcelonadespite the interest of Bayern Munich. It is not the first time that the name ofandreas Christensen is circulating on the Camp Nou side since the 25-year-old defender already wanted to come to the Barca two seasons ago in the form of a loan, before chelsea does not veto. This time, Christensen is master of his destiny and therefore takes the path of Catalonia, and he could be accompanied by a teammate.
Waiting for Azpilicueta?
andreas Christensen is indeed not the only player of chelsea to please the heart rate Barcelona. For many weeks, Caesar Azpilicuetafree next June, is also courted by John Laporta, determined to achieve his ends. A few days ago, Sport announced that Caesar Azpilicueta was overwhelmed by the interest of the heart rate Barcelona, who would have drawn a very interesting proposal to the Spaniard for a contract of two seasons + one in option. What seduce the 32-year-old defender but also his entourage, who is seriously considering a return to Spain according to information disclosed by The Times in February. This Tuesday, the journalist Fabrizio Romano announced on Twitter that the FC Barcelona had entrusted to Azpilicueta that he was ready to wait for her final decision, thus avoiding putting pressure on her. The Spanish international therefore has a clear field for his future, and within the Blaugrana team, we are very confident about the outcome of the case.