Following in the Footsteps of Dest and De Jong: Barcelona Eyes Talented Ajax Defender
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Barcelona is unlikely to have significant financial flexibility for maneuvering in the next summer transfer window. For this reason, the free-agent market will once again become a priority, with Devyne Rensch from Ajax emerging as a potential option.
Details: Head coach Hansi Flick aims to strengthen the right-back position, as Jules Koundé is expected to be utilized as a central defender. According to Sport, Rensch, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is one of Barcelona's favorites. However, the club will likely face competition from Liverpool and Tottenham.
Reminder: Signing Rensch could be a smart move for the Catalans, as the player is only 21 years old. Nevertheless, the club might have reservations about aggressively pursuing him, given similarities to the case of Sergiño Dest, who struggled significantly at Barcelona after his transfer from Ajax in 2020.
