The first feminine team of the FC Barcelona keeps his status like one of the best of the world, perpetuating his excellent moment. After a stood out season in which they conquered three titles, like the League of feminine Champions of the UEFA, the Supercopa of Spain and his fourth consecutive League, under the direction of Jonatan Giráldez, continue being 'on fire'. At present, they lead the League F and his group in the Champions with plenary of victories in both competitions, the thing seems to go 'as a shot' in Can Barça. Nevertheless, the club confronts to a considerable challenge in the offices, since during the next season will have to tackle the situation of until seven players whose agreements will come to an end.
Although the Barça has a winning staff for this season, with remarkable incorporations like Ona Batlle and the disclosure of the World-wide, Esmee Brugts, the stage changes significantly for the following campaign. The captain and twice Balloon of Gold, Alexia Putellas, stands out between the players whose agreements finalise and other fundamental figures like Mariona Caldentey, Asisat Oshoala or Lucy Bronze do not have guaranteeed his continuity further of this season. Also they conclude agreement Marta Torrejón and the goalkeepers Sandra Cloths and Gemma Font.
The Barça will have to manage the situation with 'feet of lead'
The management of this 'escape of stars' turns into a priority for the 2024, since the possible drop of these seven players, some with big weight in the changing room, could affect the cohesion of the team and engage his performance. The Barça will confront to the challenge to find suitable substitutes that integrate well with the existent staff. The delicate situation of the feminine team, that has experienced a significant growth in the last years, does that any change generate some aprensión.
Besides, other two important names with agreements that expire in the summer of 2024 are Jonatan Giráldez, trainer of the team, and Markel Zubizarreta, sportive director of the feminine and architect of the Barcelona group. Giráldez Already has announced that it will not continue the next season, and the research of a substitute presents like a challenging task.
In spite of the growth of the feminine blaugrana and the increase of his budget, the club fears to lose to several of his stars. The strategy to manage this situation keeps on being an incógnita, and the club will have to explore carefully all the options not to engage the stability of the team. The exit of Giráldez and the likely game of several players will comport changes in the team, whose effects still are for determining.