Barça dreams of a Gone. After an almost perfect 2024-2025 financial year, FC Barcelona is experiencing a slight slump. Between executive injuries, a less inspired attack and a crumbly defense, Hansi Flick must juggle the difficulties. For their part, managers are already thinking about renewing the workforce.
Several departures are looming, starting with that of Robert Lewandowski. Unless the situation changes, the striker will leave the club in June at the end of his contract. Marcus Rashford’s situation also remains unclear. Barça is not sure if it wants to exercise its purchase option of 30 million euros, the player not being unanimous.
The Catalan leaders are therefore looking for a new offensive element. And after Sportthey are looking towards Olympique Lyonnais. Indeed, Malick Fofana would today be the club’s number 1 option to strengthen the wings. Discussions have even already taken place with the Belgian’s entourage.
The Premier League also on the scene
Barça wants to take advantage of OL’s delicate financial situation to make a big move. Liverpool and Arsenal are also in the running, but the Catalan club would have a head start. The idea is clear, bet on a promising talent capable of exploding, for an amount estimated around 30 million euros.
For now, Fofana is on the sidelines due to a right ankle injury. The Belgian winger will be unavailable for several months, but those around him should not remain indifferent to Barcelona’s approaches. To be continued.