Barcelona rule out summer move for 24-year-old former winger - report | Barca Universal

"Barcelona season has been marred by injuries, particularly to the wingers, and the effect of the same is seen in the team's attacking numbers. While they did manage to win La Liga comfortably regardless, the lack of continuity for Raphinha and even Lamine Yamal affected the team's attacking numbers and dominance this campaign."

"As reported by SPORT now, Barcelona have completely ruled out the return of the Real Betis star and do not see him as an option to reinforce the flank. They claim that the rumours linking him to the club are completely baseless. In fact, internal sources also reportedly confirm that Barcelona do not have any buy-back clause on the player and that no means of a return was included in the contract at the time of his sale to Real Betis."

"A return to Barcelona, thus, is close to impossible and the player will consider offers from Premier League sides, including Newcastle United and Aston Villa which arrived in recent days. Focus on other targets While Barcelona are not interested in securing Abde's return home, it does not go to say that they are not planning on reinforcing the wing for next season."

"Their focus, instead, has shifted to other priority targets. Jan Virgili, Victor Munoz and Mika Godts, as matters stand, appear to be alternate options for Barcelona's left-wing position, while Rashford is also a possible candidate to stay. Everything, however, will depend on the club's finances. With a larger part of the budget being allocated for a new striker, the wing remains a secondary priority, especially given that Raphinha will continue as the first-choice player."

Barcelona’s season was affected by injuries, especially to wingers, which reduced attacking continuity and dominance. Despite winning La Liga comfortably, interruptions involving Raphinha and Lamine Yamal hurt attacking numbers. The club identified a need for greater depth on the wings, with Marcus Rashford offering cover, though his future is uncertain. Rumors about Ez Abde returning from Real Betis were dismissed as baseless, with internal sources indicating no buy-back clause and no return option in his sale contract. A return is therefore unlikely, and the player is expected to consider Premier League offers. Barcelona’s wing reinforcement plans now focus on other targets such as Jan Virgili, Victor Munoz, and Mika Godts, with Rashford possibly staying, while finances and a striker budget keep wing spending secondary.

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