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FC Barcelona continues to seek to strengthen its right-back for the upcoming transfer windows. After the frustration of not being able to sign Joao Cancelo, who chose to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, the team has decided to keep Jules Koundé in that position, where he has shown a solid performance, both at the club and with the French national team. However, Barça is not settling for this temporary solution and has initiated a plan to sign a reliable right-back, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Koundé will be responsible for covering the right-back position during this season, with Héctor Fort as his backup, although the latter has not yet made his debut in the first four league matches. The right-back position has been a challenge for the club since the departure of Dani Alves in his first spell, and despite trying different options, none has managed to establish themselves definitively.
Óscar Mingueza and Kimmich, the two main options
Looking ahead, two names have emerged as potential reinforcements. The first is Óscar Mingueza, who is under contract with Celta de Vigo until 2026, but Barcelona holds a buy-back option for €9 million. Additionally, the club secured 50% of the player's economic rights.
The second name on the list is Joshua Kimmich, a versatile player who can perform both as a right-back and in midfield. Coach Hansi Flick has already coached him at Bayern Munich and the German national team, which could facilitate his adaptation to Barcelona's style of play. The arrival of a right-back seems to be one of the club's priorities for the upcoming transfer windows.
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