Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s current manager, has won the admiration of fans by giving La Masia stars like Marc Casadó significant first-team opportunities. Despite this focus on homegrown talent, the club remains active in the transfer market, with Alphonso Davies emerging as a major target for the summer of 2025.
The 24-year-old Canadian left-back, currently at Bayern Munich, is out of contract at the end of the 2024/25 season and has yet to agree to an extension. His agent, Nedal Huoseh, recently denied reports of a “closed deal” with any club, leaving the door open for multiple options, including a potential renewal with Bayern.
While Real Madrid has shown strong interest in securing Davies next summer, Barcelona is carefully monitoring the situation. Having worked with Flick during their time at Bayern, Davies is a player who fits well with the manager’s vision.
Bayern’s leadership is also focused on retaining Joshua Kimmich, another key player whose contract expires in June 2025. Club legend Lothar Matthäus has praised Kimmich as an exemplary professional who could lead Bayern’s future alongside Jamal Musiala. While Kimmich has been linked with Real Madrid as a potential replacement for Toni Kroos, his status remains uncertain.
For now, Barcelona is prioritizing Davies, whose skill set and familiarity with Flick’s tactics make him a perfect addition to the team. With the situation still unfolding, the battle between Europe’s biggest clubs for these top talents is intensifying.