The central of the league that Deco wants at Barcelona

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Natan, a 25-year-old Brazilian center-back from Real Betis, has reappeared on the FC Barcelona's transfer list following Ronald Araujo's move to Liverpool. Barcelona has contacted Betis to enquire about the conditions of a potential deal, with a price tag set at 35 million euros.

Natan is under contract until 2030 and currently valued at 25 million euros according to Transfermarkt. Betis, who paid 9 million to Napoli to secure his rights, is not under pressure to sell him and has set a higher valuation during this transfer window.

Natan back on FC Barcelona's radar

As reported by TNT Sports Brazil, FC Barcelona has initiated contact with Betis regarding Natan's situation. Currently, it is an exploratory approach to assess the feasibility of the deal, and no formal offer has been made for the defender.

This is not the first time the Brazilian's name has been linked to Barça. He was previously associated with the club during the summer and also attracted interest when he was with Flamengo and on loan at Bragantino.

Natan moved to Europe to play the 2023/24 season with Napoli before being loaned out to Real Betis. Betis later exercised the purchase option for 9 million euros, signing him for five seasons until June 2030.

His performance in LaLiga has solidified his place in Manuel Pellegrini's squad. In his two seasons at Betis, he has played 97 matches with 2 goals and 3 assists, one of which was scored against Barcelona last season.

Real Betis sets Natan's price at 35 million

One major hurdle for progress lies in the financial conditions. Betis had previously set a valuation of 35 million euros for the central defender's departure, which is ten million higher than Transfermarkt's current estimation of 25 million euros.

Barcelona's interest comes after Ronald Araujo's departure to Liverpool, but another center-back is not the club's top priority. Coach Hansi Flick currently has Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, and has decided to retain 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés in the first team.

Barça has other priorities before deciding how much to allocate for strengthening their defense. The focus is on signing a striker, with Julián Álvarez being a target, and negotiating for Rodri Hernández in midfield.

Other defensive options being considered include Aymeric Laporte and Cristian Romero, while Natan emerges as a possibility due to his left-center profile and experience in LaLiga.

The next step depends on whether the initial interest develops into formal negotiations. Real Betis holds firm on the 35 million euro valuation, and with the player tied to the club until 2030, FC Barcelona will need to decide in the coming weeks whether to submit a concrete offer for Natan or focus their resources on other ongoing deals.

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