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This has been a recurring subject in the Catalan press since the start of the season, even if Hansi Flick’s team obtains more than satisfactory results: the squad lacks depth in certain sectors, such as defense. According to local media, the German coach even asked his management to make an effort in January and enlist two full-backs – one on each side – to compete with Alejandro Baldé and Jules Koundé while resting them from time to time. time.
The management of Barça also seems to agree to please its coach, but there is a big problem, which has become recurring when we talk about the transfer window of the Catalan club: the financial plan. Barça’s difficulties in registering players in La Liga are forcing Deco and management to turn to avenues rather low cost for the month of January, and departures will be necessary.
One of the sensations of La Liga
As the daily indicates MarcaFC Barcelona is interested in Andrei Ratiu, Romanian full-back from Rayo Vallecano. The club has been supervising him for many months now, and has appreciated his performances at Euro 2024 with his selection, as well as what he achieves in La Liga every week. At the age of 26, he is also coveted by several other big teams like Naples, again according to information from the Spanish media.
The player has a clause of 28 million euros, but the precarious financial situation of Rayo Vallecano could push the leaders to accept a lower offer this winter, or next summer. With a goal and an assist in eleven La Liga games, Ratiu could therefore be Jules Koundé’s competitor on the right, and a nice Swiss army knife for Hansi Flick since he can also play as a winger…
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