The departure of Inigo Martinez has left a void at FC Barcelona. Even if the current central defenders are rather satisfactory, notably with the return to the forefront of Ronald Araujo, the absence of the Basque has freed up a little payroll but also a little competition and defensive rigor.
The last two defeats against a very overhauled PSG in the Champions League (2-1), and to Sevilla in La Liga (4-1) showed the current limits of this team. The squad should not change much in the coming weeks but management is already considering the future, particularly the summer transfer window where significant changes could take place.
Tylel Tati in the viewfinder
In particular, there is the recruitment of a left-handed central defender. The club would like to offer a leading element in this position like Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund or Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting CP. But the crux of the matter in Barcelona is money, which often runs out, requiring apothecary calculations to comply with financial fair play.
As things currently stand, the Blaugrana do not have the means to afford such a signing. We must therefore play it more finely and look for young players in the making. All eyes are turning towards FC Nantes, according to Sport. The various Catalan recruiters have ticked off the name of Tylel Tati, a revelation for the Canaries at the start of the Ligue 1 season.
A first professional contract signed… yesterday
Although he had never played at the professional level before, the 17-year-old immediately had the trust of Luis Castro. He has been a starter since the start of the season (6 matches played) and quickly signed (just yesterday) his first professional contract until 2028 with his club, where he only arrived in July 2023 from INF Clairefontaine.
Already a U18 international, the native of Champigny-sur-Marne impresses for his debut. His profile (1m92) appeals to a club like Barça, which did not fail to spot his physical dimension, his qualities of speed and composure. If no transfer is considered before the end of the season, Tati is seen as a long-term investment by the reigning Spanish champion.
