Barcelona map out summer rebuild as recruitment priorities take shape

Barcelona have begun shaping their strategy for the next transfer window, with club officials identifying several areas of the squad they believe require reinforcement before Hansi Flick’s first full campaign. The early planning reflects an effort to avoid the last-minute scrambles that have complicated previous summers.

According to reporting from Mundo Deportivo, conversations between Flick and sporting director Deco in recent days produced a shared view on the types of players Barcelona hope to add. While no individual targets have been selected, the discussions outlined the profile of reinforcements the technical staff consider essential.

Key profiles identified

Per the Spanish outlet’s reporting, Barcelona intend to pursue:

• a left-footed centre-back to balance the defensive line,
• a wide attacker who can provide natural width,
• and a striker suited to eventually taking over from Robert Lewandowski.

The positions are not new concerns for the club, but the internal talks helped formalize a roadmap ahead of what is expected to be another financially constrained summer.

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From planning to shortlists

Mundo Deportivo notes that the recruitment department will now begin assembling shortlists for each role, focusing on options that fit both the tactical brief and the club’s budget limitations. Barcelona remain restricted by La Liga spending rules, prompting executives to emphasize viability over ambition as they narrow the field.

These lists will be reviewed with Flick and Deco once completed, allowing the club to determine which negotiations can realistically be opened before the window accelerates.

A strategic refresh

For Barcelona, the positions outlined are seen as central to restoring balance to the squad. Reinforcements in defence and on the wing are considered structural needs, while the search for a long-term successor to Lewandowski has become increasingly urgent as the striker moves deeper into his thirties.

The coming weeks are expected to bring clearer indications of who may top Barcelona’s shortlists, but for now the club appears intent on laying early groundwork rather than repeating previous summers marked by reactive decision-making.

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Sources: Mundo Deportivo

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