Xavi’s 9 requests

As AS has learned, the technicians consider that they need seven positions to reinforce. Nevertheless, this roadmap could be altered if the transfer of Frenkie de Jong is finally confirmed. Then the number of reinforcements that the club considers necessary to close the squad would be nine players. This is the list

Christensen. signed. The Danish centre-back Chelsea (26 years old) comes with the freedom letter. He signs for four seasons at a rate of 5 million euros. The technicians consider that his arrival will reinforce the defense, both in physical performance and by starting the game. He will get much better at lenglet. It comes to complement Araujo and Pique.

Kessie. booked. The midfielder of Milan (25 years old) arrives with the letter of freedom. He signs for four seasons at a rate of six million each. It is considered a different profile in the midfield, which can provide many alternatives and solutions, with range and arrival, which also easily sees a goal. For many club coaches, he is going to be one of the big surprises of next season.

Azpilicueta. The big goal for the right wing. the captain of the Chelsea (32 years old) likes not only for his quality but for his leadership. He has a full agreement with Barcelona to play for the next three seasons, but he has to resolve some important issues with his current club. He had promised that the one-year renewal clause would not be executed unilaterally, but now he must negotiate with the current owners.

Mark Alonso. The Spanish international Chelsea (31 years old) is the one chosen to occupy the left wing and give a break to Jordi Alba. He has a contract until 2023, so his departure would have to be negotiated with the blues. The factor in favor that Barcelona has is that the player wants to leave yes or yes, and he has already announced that he does not intend to renew.

Raphinha. The left end of the Leeds (25 years old) is the coveted piece to reinforce the offensive band. His arrival is not conditioned by the future of Dembélé. Barcelona is only waiting if the relegation of the English club is confirmed, since an exit clause of 25 million would be activated. his agent, Decois being a fundamental piece to close the operation.

Koundé. The center of Sevilla (23 years old) is the great bet of the defense. Barcelona has made a first offer to Sevilla, in which it has included Desta player who likes a lot MonchiLenglet, and 20 million. Plan B would be Koulibaly, from Napoli.

Zubimendi. The midfielder of the Real society (23 years old) is chosen to be the relief of Sergio Busquets in case that Frenkie de Jong be pierced. He has a contract with the San Sebastian club until 2025, so it would be necessary to negotiate.

Carlos Soler. The international of Valencia (25 years) is a personal bet of Xavi and the contract ends in 2023. In the case of Frenkie de Jong’s departure, Barcelona would go for everything for his signing.

The dream is Lewandowski. The cornerstone of Xavi’s project and an absolute benchmark for making a qualitative leap to the squad. The Polish striker Bayern (33 years old) is presented as the philosopher’s stone of the new project. There is a full agreement with the player for the next three seasons, but Bayern do not want to enter into negotiations.