Surprise: Barcelona would be looking for a Colombian national team defender to strengthen
The name of Jhon Lucumí is once again gaining traction in the European market and, according to Italian press reports, the Colombian national team defender is once again in the orbit of FC Barcelona for the next season. The left-footed center-back from Bologna has regained prominence on the Catalan club's agenda, which continues to seek to strengthen its defensive line with a player of hierarchy, clean distribution, and elite experience.
TL;DR
- FC Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Jhon Lucumí from Bologna.
- Lucumí is seen as an alternative to primary target Alessandro Bastoni.
- Lucumí has not accepted contract renewal offers with Bologna, potentially facilitating a transfer.
- Barcelona values Lucumí's left-footed profile, physical power, tactical reading, and ability to initiate play.
- Lucumí's estimated transfer value is between 20 and 25 million euros.