Barcelona will soon make the final attempt to sign 18-year-old German international Youssoufa Moukoko next year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona’s final offensive for Youssoufa Moukoko is ready. The Blaugrana will look to reach a pre-contract agreement with the 18-year-old striker, who might leave Borussia Dortmund as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
Youssoufa Moukoko is one of the brightest young strikers in the world and has already made his mark in professional football. The German international was already playing for Borussia Dortmund’s under-21 team as a 16-year-old. And he became the youngest-ever player in the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League two years ago.
Since then, the 18-year-old has gone from strength to strength, establishing himself as a regular for Borussia Dortmund. Moukoko is enjoying a solid 2022/23 season, amassing six goals and six assists in 22 outings thus far. But the Bundesliga giants are in a spot of bother over the youngster’s long-term future as he is in the final year of his contract. Such a situation has alerted Barcelona.
The Blaugrana will delve into the market for at least one attacking reinforcement amid uncertainties surrounding Memphis Depay’s future. The Dutchman will likely leave Barcelona next year, with a January departure possible. And Barcelona will need to fill the vacant spot after offloading Depay.
In addition, Robert Lewandowski is well into his thirties, and Barcelona must plan for life after the Polish striker. Moukoko has thus emerged as a viable target for the Blaugrana. And recent reports have claimed that the 18-year-old German international is keen on joining Barcelona, his dream club.
At the same time, the Catalan giants have been in contact with the teenage prodigy. And Moukoko’s impending free agent status makes him an attractive option for the financially-stricken Barcelona. The European bigwigs are now preparing their final assault to secure a pre-contract agreement with the player.
With Moukoko dreaming about joining Barcelona during his career, a Bosman move might be possible. But Borussia Dortmund will be desperate to secure the long-term future of the 18-year-old German international. It will be interesting to see how his contract situation develops in the coming weeks.
