Barcelona finds an alternative to Bastoni! Copa del Rey winner emerges as candidate
Barcelona sporting director Deco is relentlessly working to reinforce the team’s defensive line.
Details: According to Carlos Monfort, Deco met yesterday with the agent of Real Sociedad’s center-back Jon Martín. The informal meeting focused on monitoring the situation surrounding the 20-year-old, who is showing rapid progress in La Liga.
Despite the interest, the Blaugrana remain focused on their main priority: Alessandro Bastoni is still the top transfer target. Talks with the Italian are at an advanced stage, and the club is doing everything possible to seal the deal.
Nevertheless, Jon Martín is viewed as a high-quality alternative whose candidacy could gain momentum if the primary option falls through for any reason.
It’s worth noting that this season, the Spanish defender has made 27 appearances for Real Sociedad across all competitions, scoring once—his goal coming in the 30th round of La Liga against Levante. Transfermarkt currently values him at €20 million.
Reminder: Barcelona’s young prodigy has been sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Steven Perez
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