The future of Andreas Christensen, a possible key factor for the signing of another pivot

The future of Andreas Christensen continues to generate uncertainty at FC Barcelona. The Dane still does not have a return date due to the tendinopathy he has had since August, but the market rumors associated with the defender do not cease despite his current physical condition.

And, despite his ailments in his left Achilles tendon, which have prevented him from playing in the last three months, Lillerod's is still on the agenda of several European greats for the 2025 summer market. Likewise, The Barça board remains attentive to any offer that allows it to make money with the 28-year-old defender.

In that sense, the possible transfer of Christensen can open the door to a key signing in the next summer market. Beyond the stellar appearance of Marc Bernal and the extraordinary level exhibited by Marc Casadó in recent weeks, Barça does not rule out going for another defensive midfielder in 2025, especially if Frenkie de Jong fails to return to his best version.

Jerdy Shouten, the center who wins big for next season

In principle, Jerdy Shouten is one of the footballers who, for now, leaves the Barça sports management and coaching staff with the best feelings. Both Deco and Hansi Flick see the PSV Eindhoven player as ideal conditions to accompany Casadó or Bernal in the midfield.

Furthermore, his price (PSV would ask between 30 and 35 million euros to let him go) fits within Barça's market plan in the summer of 2025. The club is confident that it has the necessary financial solvency to sign him without problems, but the position is not to spend money on signings that are not really a priority.

Barça's economic aspirations condition Christensen's departure

If they decide to go for Shouten, the culé board would seek to reinvest the money earned from the sale of Christensen in the signing of the Dutchman. Barça is not willing to do without the Dane for less than 30 'kilos', an amount that can be considered high as long as the Barça '15' does not have the necessary filmmaking to perform at his best.

At the moment, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are the teams that have shown the greatest interest in Andreas. However, both the Red Devils and the Parisians will hardly be willing to pay more than 20-25 million euros for the former Chelsea player, considering that the defender's contract ends in 2026 and his market value will continue to drop if he does not add playing time. quality in 2024/25.

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