Carrasco to be Barca first signing for the next season

Atletico signed Memphis Depay. Barca asked for Carrasco in exchange, but the red-and-white club did not give in, although they did allow the Catalan club to take out a "preferential and non-mandatory" option to buy the Belgian in the summer.

'Sport' assures that, although they do not have to exercise that option if they do not want to, they will. At Barca it is clear that Carrasco has to be in Xavi's ranks for the 2023-24 season.

According to this newspaper, Barcelona contacted Carrasco directly to convey their confidence in him. The club have taken the decision to buy him and bring him to Camp Nou in June.

This operation has been thoroughly reviewed. The 'Cules' have given him the green light in sporting and economic terms. The club can take on this operation without any problems.

Barca have good reports on Carrasco. In addition, his salary is not high, so it would not be too much of a problem for the club's coffers.

Although the Catalan giants did not specify how much they will have to pay Atletico for Carrasco, there is talk of between 15 and 20 million euros. He will be happy to pay them and Xavi is already expecting him for next season. The coach will make the necessary changes in attack so that the Belgian fits in and, above all, contributes to the team.