Barcelona’s renewed curiosity in AS Monaco’s Vanderson exhibits their continued drive to safe a dependable, long-term answer at right-back, significantly with Hansi Flick’s ambition to create a strong defence.
Regardless of the expertise of present choices like Jules Kounde and Hector Fort, Kounde’s choice for central defence makes the hunt for a specialised full-back like Vanderson all of the extra urgent.
At 23, Vanderson has turn into a sought-after expertise throughout Europe because of his strong performances since his 2022 arrival in Ligue 1. Nonetheless, his projected €20 million price ticket could also be a stumbling block for Barcelona given their present monetary constraints. Monaco, with the Brazilian underneath contract till 2028, has no stress to decrease this payment.
Barcelona gained’t simply battle monetary points—they’ll additionally must compete with Manchester United, who proceed their technique of signing younger gamers with massive potential. United’s curiosity is notable, particularly since they have already got sturdy right-backs in Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui. As each giants put together to contest Vanderson’s signature, the Brazilian’s subsequent transfer may very well be pivotal in shaping every membership’s defensive lineup for the longer term.
