Each team: Barcelona is interested in strengthening the central defender, they are paying attention to Schlottebeck and Inasio

According to "Every Sport", Barcelona intends to strengthen the central defender position, and they are paying attention to two left-footed central defenders, Schlottebeck and Inasio.

Barcelona lost the only left-footed centre-back Inigor Martinez this summer, who unexpectedly transferred to Riyadh for a victory. The club prioritizes savings in salary expenses considering that there are enough candidates in the position, but this also leads to the team missing a specific defensive role.

Sports management is taking a look at the left-footed central defender who may enter the market next summer and keeping a close eye on Schlottbeck, the Dortmund defender who has just recovered from a serious injury.

Schlottbeck has grown into a top player in Dortmund in recent years and has entered the German national team. He can play the role of left centre-back or even full-back, which is exactly the type Barcelona is looking for. According to German media reports, Schlottbeck was hesitant about renewal because there might be important offers awaiting him, and Barcelona is indeed interested in him.

The German centre-back's contract will expire in 2027 and no agreement has been reached on the extension of the contract yet. Schlottbeck prefers to join a club that can provide important championship titles and is very optimistic about the Barcelona option. With his contract only one year left by next summer, the transfer fee will be quite reasonable. Although his market value is €40 million, the actual transfer fee may be much lower.

Schlotterbeck suffered a serious knee injury at the end of last season, but he has returned strongly and regained his starting position at Dortmund. Next, he needs to observe his development in his state, but from the moment, he will continue to perform at a high level.

Barcelona must carefully analyze the position needs of the centre-back in the future. Christensen's contract is about to expire, and his prospects for staying in the team are not clear. If he leaves the team, the club will have to enter the transfer market to find new players with potential. At the same time, they also maintain a strong interest in Inasio of Portugal Sports, whose contract also ended in 2027 and has not yet completed the renewal.

Both players have similar characteristics, are suitable for age and have rich international competition experience. Barcelona thinks both players are attractive because not only can they play important left-wing roles, but they may also be a rare opportunity in the market.