That’s according to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, who this week provided an update on the Spanish international’s future.
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Speculation about leader Ferran’s situation has begun to increase once again in recent weeks.
This comes amid the understanding that, before the terms of his contract with Barcelona expire in the summer of 2027, the Blaugrana are yet to make a final decision on their plans for the former Manchester City player.
A sale this summer has not yet been ruled out, amid considerable interest in Ferran’s signature throughout Spain and beyond.
And as mentioned above, potentially ready to throw their hat in the ring for the 26-year-old in the coming months is one of Barcelona’s La Liga rivals, Atlético Madrid.
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According to journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking with Radio Marca:
“He is one of the players that (Atlético sports director) Mateu Alemany likes the most.”
Could this interest open the door to a cash-plus-players swap deal to send Barça target Julián Álvarez to Spotify Camp Nou for next season?
Conor Laird – GSFN