Barça Cleared a Path for Cortés. Now He Could Be Next Out

Álvaro Cortés still has no guarantee over his Barcelona future, even after Ronald Araújo’s move to Liverpool created an opening in defence. According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick has been impressed by the 21-year-old and is considering him for the fourth centre-back role.

Cortés, however, has concrete offers from clubs in La Liga, the Premier League, Serie A and elsewhere in Europe. His preference is to stay and fight for his place, with the coming week expected to bring clarity.

Araújo’s departure should have presented Barça with a simple solution from within. Instead, the club is still weighing up the future of the player best placed to fill the gap. The faith in youth remains — terms and conditions apply.