Joao Pedro is firmly entering Barcelona's circle of interests
FC Barcelona management began rearranging its offensive plans in preparation for the upcoming summer transfer period, after the name of the Brazilian João Pedro emerged as one of the most prominent options proposed to strengthen the position of the outright striker, in light of the increasing complications associated with the attempt to sign the Argentine Julián Álvarez.
According to what was reported by the newspaper Mundo Deportivo, the sporting director Deco gave the green light to move towards the João Pedro deal, after he began to be considered within the club. The Catalan player is considered a more realistic option from an economic standpoint compared to the Alvarez deal.
The Argentine striker was Barcelona's first target from the beginning, especially with the approaching end of Robert Lewandowski's contract on June 30, despite the continuation of negotiations between the two parties regarding extending the contract with new financial terms.
But the task of including Alvarez has become more complicated in recent weeks, after the entry of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Strongly in the race to contract with the player, amid reports indicating that the French club is ready to make an offer exceeding 100 million euros, a number that is difficult for Barcelona to match at the present time.
The reports also indicated that Atlético de Madrid would prefer to sell the player to Paris Saint-Germain rather than transfer him to a direct competitor within the Spanish League.
Despite Julian Alvarez’s desire to wear the Barcelona shirt, the club’s management realizes that resolving the deal will remain complicated unless the player exerts direct pressure on the Atletico Madrid management and its new owner, Apollo. Global Management in order to facilitate his transfer to Camp Nou.
On the other hand, Barcelona has already begun its serious steps towards the option of Joao Pedro, by opening lines of communication with the player’s representatives and his agency, amid growing conviction that the deal can be completed during next summer.
According to the report, the value of the deal may reach about 70 million euros, an amount much less than the cost of contracting with Alvarez, in addition to the possibility of the player welcoming his departure from Chelsea F.C., especially if the English team fails to secure a European seat. Next season.
Joao Pedro is admired within the Barcelona administration, thanks to his offensive flexibility and ability to play in more than one position within the front line, which is consistent with the technical specifications that Deco is looking for to support the team in the next stage.
