Barcelona plan audacious free transfer for Atletico Madrid star in 2025

Barcelona is reportedly planning to make a significant move to sign Atletico Madrid left-back Reinildo Mandava on a free transfer in 2025, according to Mundo Deportivo. With several players’ contracts set to expire by 2026, the club is being cautious in its future planning, aware that not all players will stay.

The Catalan club is particularly focused on strengthening their left-back position, where Alejandro Balde faces limited competition. Reinildo, a 30-year-old Brazilian with four years of La Liga experience at Atletico, has become a potential target due to his expiring contract, making him a cost-effective choice for Barcelona as they aim to bolster their defense.

However, Barcelona is also considering other options, including Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, but they are likely to face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Manchester United for his signing.

The pursuit of a new left-back could impact the future of young defender Gerard Martin, even though manager Hansi Flick has confidence in him. Barcelona’s plans for the left-back position will become clearer in the coming months as they assess both Reinildo and Davies to add depth and experience to their squad.