Both Deco and coach Hansi Flick are entirely concentrated on getting ready for the next season, as the upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao marks the conclusion of a remarkable year that surpassed all expectations. The team achieved a domestic treble—winning the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga—and also reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in a decade.
Barcelona is determined to maintain this momentum, which has reignited fan excitement. The club’s leadership intends to offload underperforming players to create space for new signings. Flick has already provided Deco with a shortlist of four top-tier targets for the summer transfer window. Priority is being given to the goalkeeper position, especially with Wojciech Szczesny not responding to a contract extension and Iñaki Peña likely to leave.
As reported by El Nacional, there are also concerns about Marc-André ter Stegen’s age and ongoing recovery from a serious injury. As a result, the club is actively exploring alternatives, with Espanyol’s Juan García currently the frontrunner. Other names being monitored include Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund and Mike Maignan from AC Milan.
In defense, Barcelona is keen to sign a new center-back. Ronald Araújo may be sold to raise funds, and with Andreas Christensen entering the final year of his contract, he could also depart. With Jonathan Tah close to joining Bayern Munich, Ajax’s Jorrel Hato is being considered due to his youth, adaptability, and reasonable cost.
Despite Eric García’s recent emergence at right-back, the club still seeks a specialist for the position. Vanderson and Andrei Rațiu are among the top candidates.
Up front, the need for a new striker is urgent, especially with Robert Lewandowski expected to decline. Julián Álvarez, who has impressed at Atlético Madrid, is the preferred option. Nevertheless, other high-profile strikers like Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, and Viktor Gyökeres are still on the radar
