Barcelona face €12 million asking price for highly-rated Brazilian centre-back – report
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30-second readAccording to SPORT , Barcelona may have to pay at least €12 million to sign Arthur Dias, with the Athletico Paranaense defender emerging as a potential target as the Catalan club continues searching for a left-footed centre-back.
The 19-year-old Brazilian has attracted attention with his performances in his homeland, putting himself on the radar of clubs looking for young defensive talent with the potential to develop into a first-team regular.
Barcelona are among the sides monitoring his progress, but his rising valuation could complicate any attempt to secure an affordable deal. Notably, Sporting director Deco has been assessing options to strengthen Barcelona’s defence, particularly on the left side of central defence.
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- Barca Universal ↗
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- Barcelona, Athletico Paranaense
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According to SPORT, Barcelona may have to pay at least €12 million to sign Arthur Dias, with the Athletico Paranaense defender emerging as a potential target as the Catalan club continues searching for a left-footed centre-back.
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