Key Takeaways
- Barcelona want to sign PSG’s teenage right-back Boly this summer as payback for the Dro Fernandez transfer
- The 17-year-old has rejected a new contract at the Parc des Princes, forcing PSG to consider selling at a discount
- The Catalan club view Boly as the long-term successor to Jules Kounde in the right-back position
Relations between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have grown hostile following a bitter transfer dispute in January. The Spanish club were powerless to stop Dro Fernandez from joining the French giants after PSG triggered his modest release clause. Although Barcelona directed their anger mainly at the player’s representative, the incident created a deep split between the two European powerhouses.
Now, the Camp Nou hierarchy see an opportunity to strike back. Reports in Le Parisien claim that Barcelona are pursuing PSG’s highly-rated young defender Boly. The 17-year-old has declined to sign a contract extension with the Parisians, causing major frustration at the club.
Boly’s current deal runs until 2027. If he continues to refuse fresh terms, PSG must decide whether to cash in this summer or risk losing him for nothing later. Barcelona hope to exploit this situation by securing the player at a cut-price fee.
The French champions rate Boly as a future star. They believe he will become one of the country’s best right-backs. Barcelona share this view and consider him the perfect candidate to eventually replace Jules Kounde. The Catalan side currently face shortages in the full-back department.
PSG remain desperate to retain their academy product and will continue negotiations. However, sources suggest Boly favours a move to La Masia. A transfer to Barcelona appears increasingly likely when the window opens.