Deco's 'Plan B' plays in Italy

Andrea Cambiasso, 26-year-old left-back from Juventus Turin, has become one of the targets that Deco is considering to reinforce the defense in the upcoming transfer market of FC Barcelona. According to reports from Esport3, the Blaugrana club is following the Italian international for future markets, in a deal that could be around 30-40 million euros.

The interest is due to the problems that Hansi Flick is having in finding continuity in the left-back position. The decreased prominence of Alejandro Balde and the constant defensive changes have led the sports management to seek alternatives outside the club.

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Andrea Cambiasso appears on Deco's agenda

The name Andrea Cambiasso is not new in the Barcelona offices. The Italian international had already been linked with the Blaugrana team last summer, although no definitive movement was made to acquire him at that time.

Now, according to information from Esport3, Deco has revived his candidacy due to the need to strengthen the flanks. His ability to operate on both the left and right is one of the aspects most valued by the sports officials.

The defender is under contract with Juventus Turin until June 2029, so his signing would require negotiations with the Italian club. Recent reports suggest that the Turin club’s financial expectations are between 30 and 40 million euros.

Last season, Cambiasso played 36 Serie A matches, in which he scored three goals and provided four assists. His experience on both flanks represents an alternative for a Barcelona that has had to use different players in those positions.

FC Barcelona seeks an alternative to Alejandro Balde

The situation of Alejandro Balde explains much of the Blaugrana interest. The Spanish left-back has lost the trust of Hansi Flick, who this season has preferred to use other players instead of betting on the academy graduate.

Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo have occupied the left-back position during different matches, even though neither has that position as their natural position. Gerard Martín has also appeared, although the German coach is primarily using him as a center-back. The Barcelona finds a Serie A substitute for Balde.

The situation has become more complicated with injuries. Espart was injured during the Clásico against Real Madrid and joined the absences affecting other defenders in the squad.

Balde, who had accumulated barely 88 minutes in the first 12 matches, has regained some opportunities out of necessity. However, his future remains uncertain after a possible exit was considered over the summer.

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Juventus Turin will not facilitate Cambiasso's departure

The main obstacle to signing Andrea Cambiasso will be financial. The Juventus Turin keeps the player under contract until 2029 and has no need to accept an offer they consider insufficient.

Some recent reports have also suggested the possibility of including Alejandro Balde in a swap deal, although for now, there is no agreement between the entities.

The decision will depend on the team's needs and the available financial margin. Deco will need to determine whether the reinforcement can be handled in the winter market or if it would be better to postpone it until summer.

For now, Andrea Cambiasso remains a monitored alternative. The next step for FC Barcelona will be to decide whether to submit a formal offer to Juventus, something that has not yet been confirmed.

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