According to the latest report from Javier Miguel, a reporter following Barcelona for "AS", except for Ter Stegen and Casado, no other Barcelona players are willing to leave, making Barcelona's thorough reconstruction very difficult.
It is reported that Lewandowski's contract has expired and he has left. Laporta had originally wanted to renew his contract for another year to thank him for his contributions to the club. The other two players who left before June 30 were Peña and Fati, who were not on the team roster last season.
In light of this, a complete restructuring seems difficult, both in terms of salary expenditure and the talent reserves of the first team. Currently, two players are about to leave, one of whom seems to be a certainty: Ter Stegen, who is about to sign a loan agreement with Ajax.
Although reluctant, Casado has accepted the fact of leaving. He may be involved in several transfer deals this summer. Other players insist on staying with the team, using their long-term contracts as an excuse to ignore possible rumors of departure.
The most obvious example is Araujo. Last season, he lacked playing time and even missed two months due to mental health issues. Being a captain cannot be an excuse, especially in top football leagues. His huge salary of over 10 million euros forces the club to seriously reconsider its position.
Apparently, he is not a priority in Flick's plans – Christensen's contract extension is the best proof – and his difficulty in adapting to Flick's tactical system makes matters worse, as he was moved from center-back to full-back.
The Uruguayan defender struggled greatly in high defensive lines, playing nearly 30 meters from the goalkeeper and needing to remain constantly vigilant. He prefers to be near the penalty area, in a compact low defensive block, so he can fully exploit his strengths.
Other players also face very limited playing time next season, especially after some summer transfer rumors come true. Players like De Jong and Kounde, whose performance this season was far below expectations, still have good prospects in Europe.
However, as things stand, apart from Casado having decided to leave and Balde possibly leaving, it seems no more players will depart. As for Cancelo, who is on loan, the club will do everything possible to keep him.
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