Barcelona interested in signing former Manchester City defender

Barcelona are set to prioritise the signing of a new left-back in the summer transfer window as they look to bring in cover and competition for Jordi Alba.

The Spaniard has shown signs of age catching up with him recently. And with no proper backup for him in the position, Barça tried to sign a new left-sided full-back in January but to no avail.

As a result, a quality left-back will be on the agenda for the Blaugrana come summer, with Valencia captain Jose Gaya believed to be the top priority. However, with the Spaniard believed to be closing in on a new contract with Los Che, it would benefit Barça to keep their options open.

Fichajes is now reporting that RB Leipzig left-back Angelino has emerged as an option for the Catalan heavyweights ahead of the summer. The 25-year-old left Spain at a very young age to join the Manchester City youth setup.

The defender had loan spells away at New York City FC, Girona, RCD Mallorca, NAC Breda before signing for PSV Eindhoven in 2018. After an impressive season in the Netherlands, he was signed back by Manchester City, but he failed to carve out a place for himself.

Angelino joined Leipzig in January 2020, initially on loan, before his transfer was made permanent last year. The left-back has flourished in Germany, tallying ten goals and 23 assists in 82 matches to date, becoming a key player for the Bundesliga giants.

However, in a recent interview, the former Manchester City star admitted to being keen on returning to Spain and playing in La Liga, so as to stay close to his family.

Barcelona could facilitate a move in the summer. But his market value stands at €30 million and his contract runs until 2025, which could put him beyond the Catalans’ price range.