The substitute for De Jong would be an old acquaintance of Hansi Flick

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Leon Goretzka, a 31-year-old German midfielder, has offered himself to become a new player for FC Barcelona after ending his contract with Bayern Munich on June 30th. The player would arrive at no cost and would work again with Hansi Flick, although the midfield is not currently a priority for the Catalan club.

According to information from Matteo Moretto, Goretzka's name has once again been discussed with the Barcelona sporting director during this summer transfer window. The German's interest in playing in Barcelona had already been known on December 31st, when he still had six months left on his contract in Germany.

The operation has a specific advantage: FC Barcelona would not need to negotiate a transfer with Bayern. However, any possible agreement would depend on the salary, signing bonus, and available space in Barcelona's wage bill.

Leon Goretzka, a market opportunity that is not a priority

The knee injury to Frenkie de Jong will leave Flick without one of his midfielders for part of the beginning of the season. Despite this absence, the sporting department believes that the squad has enough alternatives in that position.

This assessment explains why Barcelona is considering the possibility of selling Marc Casadó. The academy player could leave if a proposal close to 40 million euros is received, the amount at which he is valued by the club.

The potential addition of Leon Goretzka is not a response to an immediate squad need. It would be about taking advantage of the availability of a player without a contract as long as the economic conditions fit into the club's planning.

The German concluded his last season at Bayern Munich with 48 matches, 5 goals, and 5 assists. These numbers maintain his profile as an attacking midfielder, although his arrival would increase competition in a line that already has several options.

Hansi Flick knows his performance at Bayern

The relationship with Hansi Flick is one of the factors that could favor Goretzka's candidacy. The coach worked with him both at the Bavarian club and the German national team and is familiar with his adaptation to different midfield positions.

During Flick's time in Munich, between November 2019 and June 2021, Goretzka played 64 matches, scored 15 goals, and provided 18 assists. In that period, the team won six titles in 2020, including the Champions League.

The player operated as an interior and central midfielder, frequently present near the opponent's box. His offensive performance during that period explains why he sought to reunite with the coach after ending his contract with Bayern.

However, the final decision will not depend solely on Flick. Deco must evaluate the total cost of the signing, the number of available players, and the positions that require more immediate investment.

FC Barcelona maintains other priorities

The main goal for FC Barcelona remains to sign a center forward. Robert Lewandowski's departure has made finding a striker a priority over any midfield reinforcement.

The addition of a center back is also being considered if an opportunity arises within the club's financial margins. These two needs currently limit the chances of allocating salary resources to another midfielder.

Leon Goretzka will remain available until reaching an agreement with another team. The next step is up to Barcelona, which must decide in the coming weeks whether to explore the terms of the free agent or focus resources on the forward and center back positions.

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