Will Barça sign him? The price for which PSG would be open to selling Fabián Ruiz

FC Barcelona likely boasts one of the most privileged central zones in the world, blending highly talented and fairly young players. Consequently, it's not surprising to think that the Catalan side has this area well-covered. However, it's an imminent reality that if the club's sporting direction sees an opportunity to acquire a stellar talent under favorable conditions, they will do so to further fortify a crucial sector for the Catalan side.

For this reason, discussions have emerged from various quarters regarding Fabián Ruiz's situation at Paris Saint-Germain, which doesn't seem ideal due to the arrival of João Neves and the role of Vitinha in midfield, significantly reducing the playing time of the Los Palacios y Villafranca native at the French club. Consequently, his potential move to Barcelona has started to be linked, a team that has become accustomed in recent years to seizing market opportunities to strengthen its sporting project, particularly when, as reported by several sources, it apparently was offered to the Blaugrana last summer.

Now, considering the potential interest both from FC Barcelona in acquiring a player like Fabián Ruiz, as well as from Paris Saint-Germain in letting him go and the player in joining the Blaugrana, it wouldn't be surprising if this negotiation could be effectively pursued if initiated. However, it is subject to two fundamental questions.

The price Barcelona would have to pay to sign Fabián Ruiz

Firstly, it must be acknowledged that there are many players in Barcelona's midfield, so freeing up a spot in this area of the field would be crucial. Additionally, it is also essential to determine what the price tag for Fabián Ruiz would be, a player whose contract runs until June 30, 2027, and whom the Parisians could demand a significant sum for due to his sporting qualities.

In this scenario, it seems that the cost of Fabián Ruiz wouldn't be as high as one might think. As indicated in 'El Nacional.cat,' Paris Saint-Germain would be willing to let the Andalusian go for around €30 million, a figure close to his market value according to 'Transfermarkt,' which hovers around €35 million and is slightly higher than what PSG paid for him when they brought him from Napoli, for a total of €22 million.

Considering this, it will need to be assessed whether FC Barcelona ultimately decides to go for the signing of Fabián Ruiz. Although it may not appear as an urgent need at first glance, if the negotiation conditions with Paris Saint-Germain are favorable, this transfer could be something to ponder, especially if Barça decides to let go of some players in midfield. All of this, of course, will depend on whether the Culés are willing to pay the amount requested by PSG.