There are significant updates regarding the squad formation for the upcoming season at "Barcelona". The club is preparing to part ways with several star players.
Idman.Biz reports, citing "The Athletic", that Robert Lewandowski's chances of staying at the club are quite low. The Polish striker is not expected to have his contract extended.
At the same time, the permanent transfer of Marcus Rashford, who was loaned from "Manchester United", is no longer on the agenda. The management was not satisfied with the unstable performance of the English footballer in both games against "Atletico Madrid" in the absence of Rafinha, and decided not to activate the 30 million euro (60 million AZN) buyout option.
Other changes at the club are also noteworthy. Renewal of Ferran Torres' contract is not planned, and incoming offers will be evaluated. It is almost certain that young midfielder Mark Casado will leave the team in the summer.
As for the goalkeeper position, although the club is satisfied with Wojciech Szczesny's performance, they are still looking for a new backup goalkeeper. Although Alex Remiro is among the candidates, he is not considered a priority. Inyaki Peña's return is questionable due to his relationship with Hans-Dieter Flick. Promoting Diego Kochen from the academy to the main team seems like a more realistic option.
Regarding the financial situation, the "Barcelona" management is confident that they will be able to make normal transfers in the summer. Club officials state that the main problem is not the lack of funds, but the La Liga financial fair play rules. Appropriate steps are currently being taken to comply with these rules.