Barcelona looking to bring back former La Masia defender on a free transfer

Despite the club’s limited finances, Barcelona are always keeping track of the market, as they look for exciting opportunities to bring players on cut-price deals.

Barça are exploring one such deal by keeping a close eye on the situation evolving around a former La Masia defender.

Barça interested in Juan Miranda

The player in question is Juan Miranda, a former left-back for La Masia, who is currently plying his trade at Real Betis.

According to Matteo Moretto, Barcelona are among the clubs tracking the situation of Miranda, whose current deal at Betis expires at the end of the season.

The left-back, therefore, is eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement in the upcoming January transfer window.

A native of Olivares, Miranda had a short loan spell at Schalke during the 2019/20 season and eventually left the club permanently in 2021, joining Betis on a free transfer.

He has featured in 85 competitive matches for Los Beticos, showing impressive technical ability and the potential to become a reliable option down the left flank.

Barcelona facing competition from AC Milan

Moretto, however, suggests that Barcelona are not alone in the race to sign Juan Miranda.

The Catalans are facing intense competition from AC Milan, who are already preparing a written offer. The Rossoneri want to sign the player on a free transfer next year and are expected to make every effort.

However, it must be noted that Barcelona do have the option of priority purchase, thanks to a clause that was agreed with Real Betis at the time of Miranda’s departure.

Furthermore, if the Spaniard leaves Betis earlier than next summer, Barcelona are entitled to 40% of the resale value.