Barça has a lot of defenders in its current squad, and while it's good to have a full and competitive squad, they obviously won't all be able to play. A departure is therefore expected in this area in Catalonia. Uruguayan Ronald Araujo returned early to Barcelona to train and demonstrate his motivation for the coming season, he clearly indicated that he will stay at Barça and that he would like to regain his starting place. Currently, the Blaugrana has 5 central defenders: Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Araujo, Christensen and Eric García, not counting Koundé who has become a right-back over time. This number is considered too high by Hansi Flick according to Marca .
FC Barcelona should therefore part ways with one of them: Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez will obviously stay after their successful season together, Araujo is back in form and does not seem to want to leave, Eric García has a profile that Hansi Flick greatly appreciates, he has had a lot of playing time this season by playing 45 matches in all competitions. So there is only one left: Andreas Christensen (29 years old) who should be pushed towards the exit by Barça during this transfer window. Despite his versatility, also capable of playing in midfield, the Dane does not have the ideal profile to meet the needs of the German coach. Especially since he has been injured for a long time this season and has only played 6 matches this season.
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