DBasia.news – Barcelona is reportedly looking for a new player at defender position. Sport proclaimed, El Barca has chosen Tottenham Hotspur player, Jan Vertonghen.
Barcelona is experiencing a crisis at the center back position. The mainstay player during this time, Garard Pique, has began to slow down due to his age.
In addition, Barcelona also did not have a duet partner for Pique. Clement Lenglet still appeared inconsistent. Meanwhile, Samuel Umtiti has not returned to his best performance after a long injury.
Barcelona has tried to contact RB Leipzig to bring in a young star, Dayot Upamecano. However, Blaugrana’s intentions were halted by the high prices set by Leipzig. In addition, Barca also has many competitors.
Barcelona took a step back. However, Barca were also still looking for other defenders with more attractive values.
In the end, Barcelona obtained the opportunity to achieve an experience defender, Jan Vertonghen. Barca was abe to bring in the player for free.
Jan Vertonghen’s contract with Tottenham Hotspur will expire at the end of this season. However, The Lilywhites have no signs of applying for a new contract. Reportedly, Jose Mourinho has no desire to keep the Belgian defender.
Despite being 32 years old, Jan Vertonghen still appears consistently. His experience in defending the Belgian national team has also impressed Barca. Moreover, he is able to play as a left back.
Besides Barcelona, Jan Vertonghen also attracted Inter Milan’s interest. The salary and duration of the contract can be the differentiator in being a winner.