Why are we signing two cbs? We barely need one.
- Pique is playing a strong season, but he is 35 and no one knows how long he'll be able to keep it up. Probably will end his career in summer 2023.
- Eric Garcia is not good enough to be a starter for Barca. Barca wants to win titles and I don't think he is good enough for that level, but he is still young and can develop.
- Araujo is excellent and experience will only make him better, but he is kinda injury-prone and his contractual situation isn't resolved.
- Lenglet surely will be transfer-listed. We'll see if club will be able to sell him, but I guess his replacement Christensen has already signed a contract with Barca.
- Mingueza is a solid back-up, but I doubt he has a future at the club. I really like him, he helped a lot last season, but I believe he can be replaced by another CB from Barca B.
- Do I even have to mention Umtiti?
About Rudiger: Club officials met with Rudiger's agent/entourage by RUDIGER'S request. It's the right thing to do to listen to them, if a player of his quality and free agent would be interested to join Barca. Doesn't mean Barca will sign him, but Araujo's situation isn't resolved yet, so it is smart to look for other options.
Having Gavi, Pedri and FDJ for 2 positions is kinda luxury, so 3-at-the-back with lack of quality options on the fullback-positions might be a serious option for Xavi, at least in some games. Alba is 33 and can't play 2 games every week.