Barcelona are seriously considering signing a new right-back next summer – Romano

Jules Kounde’s performances at right-back this season have been a real lifesaver for Barcelona, especially considering the fact that the club had started the campaign without any proven natural options in the position.

But Kounde has made the position his own, emerging as a stable defensive option in the right-back area, with Hector Fort serving as backup.

Barcelona looking to shore up right-back position

However, Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona, despite acknowledging Kounde’s solid performances this season, are looking to reinforce the ranks in the right-back position.

The club are likely to sign a new right-back next summer. In fact, calls have already started taking place, with sporting director Deco likely to be heavily involved in this matter.

Discussions with Hansi Flick are also underway, as the club are likely to heed the German’s suggestion, if any.

Barcelona’s idea is to add one more proven right-back in the team, who will be able to compete with Kounde next season.

The Catalans have already been linked with quite a few right-backs lately, including RCD Espanyol’s Omar El Hilali.

Omar El Hilali perhaps is an ideal example of the type of player Barça might be looking for – one with a natural ability to play in the position and can offer more than Kounde going forward. At the same time, the player must not be too expensive.

That is because Barcelona are still awaiting the final details on Financial Fair Play and how much they can spend on new players next summer.

Another potential target for the Blaugrana could be Rayo Vallecano’s Andrei Ratiu, who has been one of La Liga’s standout performers this season.

All in all, Barcelona are clear about their strategy in the right-back position. But whether or not the club will receive the nod from FFP to sign a new player next summer remains to be seen.