Barcelona director meets La Liga winger’s agent; deal complicated due to Real Madrid involvement

Munoz is on Barcelona’s agenda (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The Catalans know they would have to pay a significant fee to sign a reliable winger who can score and beat defenders. The club would prefer a player with more experience who can make a difference in major matches.

“We want a winger capable of making the difference in a Champions League semi-final and who, without being of an advanced age, has that mix of youth and experience that we need,” has been said in recent weeks in the club offices.

Moreover, at the club, there is also awareness that signing the player could be counterproductive, as it would automatically benefit Real Madrid.

The Spanish capital club could re-sign him for €8 million and also hold 50% of any future transfer. Therefore, if Barcelona were to pay the full release clause of €40 million, Real Madrid would receive €20 million.

All in all, the move is seen as complicated, but Deco has held a meeting with Munoz’s agent, who also happens to represent Barcelona’s starting goalkeeper Joan Garcia.