FC Barcelona closely follows the free agent market, since, although it needs to reinforce the squad to be able to aspire to higher levels, the economic situation of the club will not allow it to waste on future incorporations. That is why the Catalans will have to be especially attentive to the winter transfer window, and that is that one of their objectives, as well as that of several of the big clubs in Europe, could pack their bags next January. This is Denis Zakaria, a midfielder who currently plays for Borussia Monchengladbach.
Although the Swiss footballer is essential for Adi Hütter, having scored 2 goals and distributed an assist in the 11 games he has played this season, his contractual situation has caused that, in statements to the German half Sports picture, the sports director of the club has opened the doors. Max Eberl has stated that “If he or another player tells us he wants to leave, we will.” The one in charge of undertaking the signings thinks that, for Borussia Monchengladbach, “it would be stupid not to deal with that”.
In this way, the German team could make money with a highly sought-after footballer, but would lose in the middle of the season a hard-to-replace piece. “On the other hand, we would have to weigh whether or not we would be better in the second half of the season with this player.”said the sports director. Denis Zakaria ends his contract in June 2022 and, from next January 1, he can negotiate freely. Taking into account that the 25-year-old will not renew and could go free in the summer, January is presented as the last opportunity to get a ‘slice’ from a footballer valued at € 27M.