FC Barcelona, after an outstanding sports campaign, faces the need to renew its squad. The board, led by Deco, is already planning for the 25-26 season and is working intensively on managing departures and new signings. The club seeks to anticipate upcoming challenges, and for this reason, several players are already on the transfer list.
Confirmed departures: Ansu Fati and Iñaki Peña
Among the players who will leave the team, Ansu Fati and Iñaki Peña stand out as definite departures. In Ansu Fati's case, his exit is due to both economic reasons and a lack of confidence from Hansi Flick. The forward hasn't managed to establish himself, and the club considers his departure a priority to balance the accounts.
AS Monaco appears to be the main candidate to secure Ansu Fati's services. The French side views his signing favorably and hopes the player will reach a higher level in Ligue 1. Additionally, in recent hours, Chelsea has shown interest and would be willing to make a strong bid for Barça's forward.
Meanwhile, Iñaki Peña is looking for a new destination where he can get more playing time and grow professionally. The goalkeeper wants to become a starter, and several teams have shown interest in him. Galatasaray, where he has already played before, needs a replacement for Fernando Muslera, who is 38 years old. However, Celta de Vigo, Real Betis, and Valencia are also closely following the goalkeeper's situation.
Clément Lenglet, the first to leave
Although the departures of Ansu Fati and Iñaki Peña are imminent, Clément Lenglet will be the first to leave the club. The center-back, currently on loan at Atlético de Madrid, has had an outstanding season under Simeone's management. The Madrid club wants to sign him permanently and is already negotiating with Barcelona to finalize the transfer.
Talks between both entities are progressing, and Lenglet's agent, Grégory Dakad, has proposed a solution to facilitate the deal. The idea is to terminate the player's contract in exchange for six million euros, which represents half of the French defender's pending salary. This measure would allow Lenglet to sign as a free agent with Atlético de Madrid, where he has found stability and prominence.
The former Sevilla FC player seeks to secure his continuity in Simeone's team before the start of the Club World Cup. During the current season, Lenglet has played 34 matches, scored three goals, and provided two assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is 7.5 million euros.
Lenglet's future and the pressure at Barça
Lenglet didn't manage to establish himself at FC Barcelona or at the teams to which he was loaned after his time at the Catalan club. At Barça, the French center-back had to deal with the pressure of high expectations and an annual salary of 16 million euros, which made his adaptation and performance difficult.
With these moves, Barcelona seeks to restructure its squad and face the upcoming season with guarantees, focusing on efficient management of its resources and the incorporation of new talents.