Barcelona manager Xavi has confirmed that the club is preparing to invest £50 million in a 22-year-old Bayern Munich star who is looking to leave due to limited playing time.
For the upcoming summer transfer window, one of Barcelona’s key goals is to enhance their left flank, where they currently lack natural wingers. Although Ferran Torres, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal prefer the right side, and even Joao Felix, if acquired permanently, does not fit as a traditional wide player, Barcelona is actively seeking a dedicated winger to strengthen their left side.
Despite Athletic Club’s Nico Williams recently renewing his contract with a €50 million release clause, Barcelona remains interested in him as a potential target. They are also considering more affordable alternatives, with Bayern Munich’s Bryan Zaragoza being one of the prospects under consideration.
Bryan Zaragoza, a 22-year-old winger, transferred from Granada to Bayern Munich during the January transfer window. His adjustment to Germany has been difficult, largely due to the language barrier, leading to limited playing time—he has only played 35 minutes since joining Bayern.
With Bayern Munich set to hire a new manager to replace Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, Zaragoza’s future at the club is uncertain. If the new manager does not plan to include Zaragoza in their squad, Barcelona might consider pursuing a loan deal for the Spanish international.
Before moving to Bayern, Zaragoza had shown promising form in La Liga, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 21 appearances for Granada this season. Given his previous performance in Spain, Zaragoza could be a valuable loan option for Barcelona if they choose to explore this possibility.
Ultimately, Barcelona’s decision on Zaragoza will hinge on Bayern Munich’s managerial changes and whether the new coach intends to include the winger in their plans.
If Zaragoza becomes available for a loan move, Barcelona could leverage his talent and La Liga experience to enhance their left flank for the upcoming season.