Barcelona were disappointed with their performance in the last season, which saw them win only a single silverware in the form of the Copa Del Rey. The Catalan giants lost their Spanish La Liga title to their arch rivals Real Madrid and were defeated by the Italian champions Juventus in their quarter-final encounter in the Champions League as well in the last term.
The former Spanish La Liga champions, however, are looking to make amends for their mistakes in the last season and are looking forward to retrieving their lost glory in the coming term under the tutelage of a new manager in the form of Ernesto Valverde, the former coach of Atletic Bilbao. The Spaniard is wary of the condition of the defence and is looking forward to bring in players to strengthen it for the next season.
The Spanish club have been on the lookout for a solid left back, with their current player in the position, Jordi Alba, not being able enough to play well enough and committing too many mistakes throughout the last season. Valverde is on the lookout for a player who can be the perfect option for the position and guard the backline as well as help during attacks as well.
Barcelona have been looking forward to bring in the Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, who has played a pivotal role in the last season in the defence of the Premier League champions. His strong performance for the West London club has made him one of the most highly regarded defenders in the current scenario and the Spanish club is looking forward to rope him in for the next season.
The Spaniard is well known for his darting runs down the left-hand side, apart from his towering presence in the three-man defensive system implemented by Antonio Conte in the last season. His ability to clear the ball and make crucial passes into the attacking third to provide chances for his teammates to score makes him one of the best in the business. Ernesto Valverde has been a great admirer of his compatriot left back and wants him at Nou Camp for the next season as a part of his starting line-up.
Chelsea, however, will not look to let go of their prized possession after not being able to seal the deal for the brilliant Brazilian left back Alex Sandro from Juventus, as the Spaniard has been one of the mainstays in defence for the Blues in the last season.
