FC Barcelona comprises several skilled technicians that work behind the scenes to ensure the club operates at its required level, with everyone gunning towards the goal of sporting success. The work of the coaching staff and directors is fundamental to ensuring strategic thinking translates into triumphs on the pitch.
However, oftentimes internal conflicts emerge with regard to the decision-making aspects. As the club prepares to assemble a competitive squad ahead of next season, a difference in opinion is being observed.
According to Mundo Deportivo, there is consensus in the Blaugrana headquarters on the signing of a right-back. However, the profile in question is drawing dispute. In the Barcelona sports management department, there are those who prefer to gamble on a youngster with a profile like Ivan Fresneda and those who choose to bank on the experience of someone like Cancelo.
Deco, the interim sports director, who has already met with Fresneda’s representatives, has opted for his arrival. Certain people, like Mateu Alemany, the football director, or perhaps Xavi himself, who approved the hiring of Joao Cancelo in the last winter market, favor a more experienced profile.
Considering Laporta publicly claimed the right-back position is an area they look to reinforce, the possibility of one of the aforementioned players arriving is highly likely. For now, the target players proceed to bide their time until any formal offer is presented to them.
However, in the midst of the Catalans’ internal disagreement, sales have to be made in order to ensure the arrival of one of the said targets. With minimal departures, the club faces a race against time.
The situation is on hold and will only progress until exit operations are carried out; thus, the dilemma of which player will end up being the chosen one is still in question. In any case, if no advances are made, Jules Kounde has shown acceptance of playing as a right-back.
