Cillessen's possible replacements

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The Barcelona goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen, has made it clear that he will look outside the Camp Nou for game time, inciting the club to search for his replacement. According to 'Marca', the potential candidates are Pau Lopez, Onana and Yann Sommer.

"I will go on holiday first and I hope there is a new club where I can play, because I want to play," said Cillessen in a statement given to 'Ziggo Sport'.

That's how clear the Barça keeper was, whose role at the club is totally secondary, as he is in Ter Stegen's shadow. Considering the more than likely departure of Cillessen, Barça have already set to work on finding a replacement for the Dutchman.

According to information from 'Mundo Deportivo', the Azulgranas will not hear offers less than 25 million euros.

As indicated by 'Marca', there are three names which Barcelona are considering to bring to the Camp Nou. Onana, Pau López and Yann Sommer could be the options.

Pau López arrived at Betis from Espanyol on a free transfer and his good performance has earned him a place in the Spanish National Team as third goalkeeper.

His cancellation clause is 30 million and his contract with Betis runs until June 2023. He may well swap Villamarín for the Camp Nou.

Another name that the Barça coaching staff are considering is Onana. The goalkeeper recently renewed with Ajax, but the Azulgranas have been following him for some time.

It's worth remembering that Onana already knows what playing for Barcelona is like, as he played in the lower teams until he left in 2013.

The last goalkeeper on Barça's agenda to replace Cillessen is Yan Sommer. The Swiss goalkeeper went to Borussia Monchengladbach from Basel as a replacement for Ter Stegen. He could be joining his predecessor at Barcelona soon.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who has been a fan of the club for some time, has long been one of Europe's top keepers.