Barcelona plan audacious free transfer for Atletico Madrid star in 2025

Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a move for Atletico Madrid’s left-back, Reinildo Mandava, as revealed by Mundo Deportivo. 

It has been suggested that the club is preparing carefully for the months ahead, especially with some players’ contracts set to expire in 2026. 

For that matter, Barcelona understand the need to be cautious and anticipates that not every player will remain at the club, making contingency plans essential.

Barcelona want to reinforce the left area

Interestingly, one of the key areas of focus for Barcelona is the left-back position, where Alejandro Balde has little competition, with Gerard Martin being the only real alternative. 

This is where Reinildo, the 30-year-old Brazilian, comes into the picture. Mandava, who has been with Atletico Madrid for four years and has solid La Liga experience, could be a valuable addition to the squad. 

Barcelona are tracking Reinildo of Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

His contract is set to expire in 2025, making him a potentially affordable option for Barcelona as they look to strengthen their defensive lineup.

Mandava’s experience and quality make him an appealing option for Barcelona, but he is not the only player the club has their eyes on, as Alphonso Davies is also being considered. 

A lot of competition for Davies

However, signing Davies is expected to be much more challenging due to competition from Real Madrid and Manchester United. While Davies would be an incredible signing, Barcelona may face significant obstacles in securing his services.

If Barcelona move forward with signing a left-back, Martin’s future at the club could be in jeopardy. 

Despite Hansi Flick’s trust in the young defender, it appears that the Barcelona manager is keen on adding a more experienced player to the squad to provide depth and competition for Balde.

Ultimately, Barcelona’s plans for the left-back position will become clearer in the coming months, with the club exploring both Reinildo and Davies as potential options to bolster their defensive ranks.