Since joining Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer of 2022, Andreas Christensen has quietly produced world-class defensive performances.
He went from being Xavi’s backup plan to becoming one of his most loyal allies.
The Danish international was a consistent starter for the Catalans in the last campaign, which is noteworthy given that the manager had previously deployed three center backs to cover for the absence of a right back. But he has seen many more rotations this season.
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Premier League teams are reportedly interested in Christensen’s services, according to SPORT publications. The most well-known of them is Newcastle United, who are considering a move for the upcoming transfer window.
Due to his regularity with the Catalans, the Danish international is regarded as one of the best in the world, and those with interest are hoping to entice him away by taking advantage of his very little playing time.
It is hardly surprising, considering he was also a target for a number of English clubs during the recent transfer window, including Newcastle United.
With a market value of €40 million, the 27-year-old is far from finished with Barcelona. Being one of the manager’s most trusted resources, neither he nor the club are even close to considering a departure.
With a market value of €40 million, the 27-year-old is far from finished with Barcelona. Being one of the manager’s most trusted resources, neither he nor the club are even close to considering a departure.
Moving in January is definitely out of the question, and moving later in the year is likewise improbable.
Fierce rivalry
Barcelona’s defensive stats from the previous season were outstanding; they even tied the record for the most clean sheets in La Liga.
With Inigo Martinez added, the back line consisting of Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, and Jules Kounde only grew stronger this season.
Furthermore, the requirement for a central defender at right-back has been eliminated with the arrival of Joao Cancelo as the starting right-back.
As a result, Barcelona has four excellent choices for the two defensive slots, and the competition is higher than ever. Xavi Hernandez can only benefit from facing this issue, though.