Barcelona’s Unexpected Target in Las Palmas

Barcelona’s sports management has set its sights on Sergi Cardona to reinforce the left-back position. The 24-year-old defender, hailing from Lloret de Mar, is set to become a free agent on June 30. As Barcelona continues to explore the market for opportunities to strengthen the squad under the guidance of coach Xavi Hernandez, financial constraints necessitate a focus on affordable options and deals without significant transfer fees.

Players like Christensen and Gündogan exemplify this approach, and the club is also looking to diversify its options by considering players who, while not firmly established in the elite, might offer intriguing potential. According to information shared by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano on his ‘X’ account, Sergi Cardona, a left-back from Las Palmas, is one such player under consideration.

Interest from Major Leagues Romano indicates that the Catalan, at 24 years old, has caught the attention of Barcelona for the upcoming season. With his contract expiring on June 30, Cardona will be available on a free transfer—an essential criterion given the current economic circumstances. Notably, it’s not only Barcelona showing interest; several prominent clubs from the top five European leagues have reportedly approached his agents.

Las Palmas, led by García Pimienta at the helm, has been delivering an impressive season, attracting attention to its players from various teams. Barcelona, in particular, has already secured the services of Julián Araujo on loan and retains a 50% ownership stake in Mika Mármol, a La Masia product who played for Andorra last season.