La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are reportedly close to sealing a summer move for 21-year-old Almeria right-back Marc Pubill in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Marc Pubill is the subject of interest from FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are scouring the market for a right-back heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Almeria mainstay. They have edged closer to a deal, with an agreement worth €15-20 million on the cards for the 21-year-old full-back.
Marc Pubill and his career trajectory
Marc Pubill has established himself as one of the best young prospects in his homeland since joining UD Almeria from Levante in August 2023. A native of Terrassa, the Spaniard spent his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at four clubs and graduating from the youth division at Levante.
The 21-year-old has gone from strength to strength in the last two years at UD Almeria, having been a mainstay at the back for the second-division club. The youngster has turned out over 50 times thus far for the Cowboys while chipping in with two goals and four assists. Pubill has also recently enjoyed success, having been a part of the squad that won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, the Spanish full-back’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A return to La Liga might be on the cards for the highly-rated right-back, with Barcelona among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Return to Catalonia on the horizon?
Marc Pubill has been on Barcelona’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, even though Jules Kounde has been a revelation as a right-back in the last few years. Hansi Flick wants two top-notch options for every position, considering the demands of modern club seasons.
So, several candidates, including Andrei Ratiu, have emerged on Barcelona’s radar, with Pubill also a viable target for the Blaugrana. The latest report has revealed that the Catalan giants are closing in on signing the 21-year-old Spaniard, with a deal worth €15-20 million on the cards.
Meanwhile, a report by Cule Mania has revealed that the two clubs have a broad agreement over a possible move for the Olympic 2024 gold medalist in the summer transfer window. So, the Spanish full-back should return to Catalonia in the coming months.
