Argentine left-back hints at a possible Barcelona move: “It will be easier in June”

Nicolas Tagliafico has been one of Barcelona’s main defensive targets for a few years now. The Catalans seem to rate the Ajax fullback quite highly and have been keen on securing his services ever since his initial breakthrough in the Eredivisie.

Barca were close to sealing the deal in the January transfer window, earlier this year. The move didn’t materialise in the end, even though the club were even willing to offer Alejandro Balde on loan.

In an interview with TNT Sports (h/t Fabrizio Romano), Tagliafico has recently broken his silence on a failed move to Barcelona in the winter transfer window.

The defender admitted a deal in January was going to be complicated, whilst hinting at his desire to join the club in the summer.

“Barça? The deal was complicated for the club in January – but I think that now, in June, it will be easier,” said the Argentine.

Romano suggests Tagliafico is destined to leave Ajax in the summer after appointing new agents, which could potentially serve as a major boost for Barcelona, should they revisit their interest in the Ajax fullback.

As things stand, Barcelona are still on the lookout for a new left-back in the summer. They were primarily interested in Jose Gaya, but it appears Xavi is willing to consider other alternatives, with RB Leipzig star Angelino a potential target.

Tagliafico is rated highly among the Catalan camp. But after losing his status as a first-choice starter for Ajax, it remains to be seen whether the Blaugrana make any efforts to snap him up in the new season.