The right-back position is notably under-represented in Barcelona. The coach of the Catalan giants, Hansi Flick, primarily has Jules Kounde and Hector Fort to choose from in this area. It’s important to note that Kounde is naturally a central defender, feeling more comfortable in the heart of defence. As a result, it appears that the La Liga leaders will look to strengthen their right flank in the summer transfer window.
According to the Spanish website “Fichajes.net,” one of the names on Barcelona’s wishlist is Marc Pubill, currently playing in Spain’s second division. The 21-year-old Spaniard is likely to compete for promotion to the top tier with Almeria through the playoffs. Scouts from the Catalan club reportedly highly value his profile and believe he would fit well into Flick’s project.
The young Spanish international has been successfully playing for Almeria since August 2023, after transferring to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos from Levante for 5 million euros. The 190-centimetre-tall right-back has played a total of 59 matches for the Andalusian team, scoring 2 goals and providing 8 assists.
The current agreement of the side defender with the existing employer is valid until June 30, 2029, and his market value is priced at 4 million euros.