Barcelona on Alert After Luis Enrique Views Defender as Key to PSG’s Long-Term Defensive Strategy | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain are no stranger to attempting to lure players from FC Barcelona in the past. In previous years, the Ligue 1 side have secured Neymar Jr., Xavi Simons, Ousmane Dembélé, and Arnau Tenas.

Could the French giants be working toward attracting another player away from the Catalan side in the future? This year, PSG have begun laying the groundwork for a young center-back group that includes Lucas Beraldo and Willian Pacho.

Nonetheless, manager Luis Enrique could be eyeing another player that serves as a cornerstone of the defense?

Fichajes reports that the Spanish tactician is eyeing Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí as a long-term solution to strengthen a defense that’s had its vulnerabilities. Barcelona have no plans to let Cubarsí go, especially after signing him to a contract extension that runs until 2027.

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Enrique got a first-hand look at the player last season when PSG played the Catalan side in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Perhaps during this matchup, the 54-year-old noted the desire to pursue Cubarsí.

While there’s no doubt that PSG is looking for a center-back to eventually replace Marquinhos, could Cubarsí’s camp also be using the capital club to ensure they secure a lucrative long-term agreement once June 2027 comes around? It will be interesting to see how this rumor plays out.