Barcelona will announce the most important signing of the season on July 13
Barcelona is relentless. After the huge celebrations of the league title and the end of a successful season, the sporting directors are taking over and will have to make important decisions in May.
With Flick’s approval, Deco has given himself May to complete strategic renewals that could ultimately impact his plans to sign new players. There are a number of urgent matters that will be addressed in the coming days.
Deco wants to decide his goalkeeping future by the end of the week at the latest. Almost three weeks ago, he offered Szczesny a two-year contract renewal, and the Polish goalkeeper asked for time to respond.
Szczesny promised to clarify his future before going on vacation so Barcelona would have time to act. He explained that the decision was not financial or sporting, but a family matter. If he did not continue, it would be because he would retire from football forever.
Polish media outlets have reported in recent hours that Szczesny has essentially decided to continue, aware that his role may be secondary. However, they do not guarantee this. If Szczesny renews his contract, Barcelona will not search for a goalkeeper in the market, but if he does not continue, the club wants a top-level goalkeeper with great potential.
They are clear that they must move now because options like Juan Garcia (Espanyol) or Chevalier (Lille) could be suitable. It’s the most important issue now because of the importance of the position.
Deco is also currently working on finalizing Frenkie de Jong’s strategic renewal. He can’t wait any longer because Barcelona doesn’t want to start the season a year before his contract expires. Yes, the financial situation has been discussed, and the Dutchman has expressed his desire to stay, but the deal has not yet been finalized.
Barcelona hopes to sign De Jong next May, regardless of the outcome. Otherwise, they will be entering a dangerous zone where anything can happen.
The renewal that is well underway and bringing more peace to the sporting department is that of Eric Garcia. The player wants to stay, and Barcelona seems clear that an agreement will be reached to extend his contract for another two or three seasons. The matter is not urgent, given the desire of all parties, but the matter must be resolved before the start of the new season.
There could be some surprises, though. Barcelona is also considering renewing Christensen’s contract, even if it’s just for one year. The 2026 season ends and there are doubts about his fitness, but Flick believes he could be an important player if he’s 100 percent fit. A one-year extension would strengthen Barcelona’s position in the market and give them a stronger position should he ever leave in the future.
Marc Bernal is expected to sign a contract in the coming days, after the deal was already completed, until 2029. The official announcement was expected to be made before he turns 18, on May 26. For Flick and Barcelona, ​​this is a completely strategic continuation, as high hopes are pinned on the young player.
On the horizon is an agreement to renew Lamine Yamal’s contract. The young player will turn 18 on July 13, the day the most important deal of the season is scheduled to be announced. The club had reached an agreement with his agent, Jorge Mendes, weeks ago, and his salary was renegotiated due to the young player’s impact.
Source: Sport
