No one saw it coming: Barça is reportedly keeping a close eye on this 'crack' from Fiorentina

The FC Barcelona is on the lookout to strengthen its attack in the upcoming summer market, in two specific areas: the left winger and the center forward position. However, the option of adding a versatile player who can perform effectively in both positions is not ruled out, considering the limited maneuvering room the club currently has regarding new signings.

With these characteristics, there is one name that is starting to gain traction. From Italy, specifically from 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', it is reported that FC Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation of the forward from Fiorentina, Moise Kean. The attacker is having a great season with the 'viola' team, demonstrating his ability to perform in all three areas of the offensive front.

Kean, who joined 'Fiore' at the beginning of the 2024-25 season, is having a stellar performance, adding a total of 21 goals and three assists in 35 matches. Little by little, he is starting to meet the expectations he generated when he burst onto the scene in 2017 as a great promise of Juventus of Turin.

It is worth remembering that, unfortunately for him, he was unable to establish himself at 'La Vecchia Signora', which led the club to sell him to Everton in the 2019-20 season. However, he also failed to settle at the 'Toffees', being loaned out on a couple of occasions: to Paris Saint-Germain (2020-21) and to Juventus (2021-22). The Italians ended up bringing him back in the 2023-24 season to, a season later, sell him to Fiorentina for 13 million euros plus five in variables.

Moise Kean: An attractive signing due to his clause and salary

The appeal of Moise Kean lies not only in his sporting level —which, if maintained, could make him a star forward— but also in the conditions under which he could leave 'Fiore'. From July 1 to 15, the Italian has a release clause of 52 M€, an amount considered accessible compared to the inflated prices of the current market.

If that clause is not executed during that period, Barcelona would have to negotiate directly with the management of the violet club, who could value the player at more than the 40 'kilos' he currently registers, according to Transfermarkt. Additionally, the forward's salary would fit easily into the scale of the azulgrana team, as he earns only 2.8 M€ gross per season, despite being the main offensive reference for Fiorentina.

Barcelona's financial obstacles and competition for the player

It remains to be seen if Barcelona's interest in Moise Kean translates into a formal offensive, especially considering the complicated financial situation of the club to register new signings. However, there is still hope that starting July 1 the income from VIP boxes will be counted as ordinary income, which would expand the maneuvering margin. It should not be forgotten that the player has also attracted the interest of several Premier League clubs, who could enter the bidding for him.

The final decision is in Moise Kean's hands

Finally, it will also be crucial to know Moise Kean's stance on a possible departure. The player's environment at Fiorentina is very favorable for his development, being considered a key piece of the sports project. At the same time, the Italian team was the one that gave him a new opportunity at a difficult moment in his career, which may incline him to stay in Florence. It is not ruled out that 'viola' makes a significant investment to strengthen the team and convince him to stay as a cornerstone of the project.