Barcelona’s settlement with Nike over a sponsorship with renewed phrases opens the door to new signings as soon as extra, and whereas the Blaugrana should , they are going to not be paralyzed on the switch entrance.
One of many main positions the administration hope to enhance within the coming summer time window, thus, is the goalkeeping place the place Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s damage earlier this season left the squad with a gaping gap.
Inaki Pena has finished decently as a stand-in, however it’s clear that he’s removed from having the ability to fill in as an everyday starter. Barcelona, thus, have their eyes in the marketplace for a first-choice long-term goalkeeper signing.
The choice in France
As relayed in a current replace by , Lucas Chevalier who has been impressing with Lille this season has emerged as a critical choice for the Blaugrana subsequent summer time.
The participant is joyful on the French membership and considers them one in all Europe’s high sides however admitted in a current interview that they remains to be a approach additional up the ladder to a extra superior outfit.
“We’re in a really massive nation, all of the gamers play in very massive European golf equipment. Lille is a really huge European membership, however there are steps above.”
“It’s true that once you play in very huge golf equipment, you do greater exhibits. And so they have a look at you extra, you will have extra calls for,” he added.
At simply 23 years of age, the teenager is already an everyday starter in Ligue 1 and averages only one objective conceded per sport within the competitors. He has additionally overseen 5 clear sheets in that period and completes 71% of his passes.
Chevalier has been referred to as as much as the French nationwide staff for the primary time within the ongoing worldwide break and it’s clear that he’s seen as one of many nation’s greatest skills. The truth is, a number of European giants have their eyes on his profile.
Because it stands, his present contract with Lille runs till 2027 and he’s valued at about €25 million. A number of Premier League sides are fascinated with his signing and it’ll be an extended summer time for him subsequent June.
Barcelona, for his or her half, have recognized different choices if they can not signal Chevalier with and Marcin Bulka being spoken of.