After polish media took the lead in revealing that Levan had signed an agreement with Barca on Monday, Spanish and German media revealed more details, and Barca are still working hard to sign Levan, but face many obstacles.
Polish media were punched in the face
On Monday, Polish journalist Sebatisian Staszewski took the lead in revealing on social networks that people close to Levan said that Levan had informed Bayern CEO Kahn that he would leave the team in the summer window, and that he had reached an agreement with Barca at the end of March to sign a three-year contract with Barca. Subsequently, a number of Polish media also reported on it.
However, such news was quickly questioned by the German and Spanish media. Bild's Falke thought it was "fake news," while Spanish journalist Aguilar believed it was a message released by Levan's agent, Zahavi, in order to ask Bayern for a high salary.
According to the Munich Daily, the Polish media did not indicate that Levan would leave the team after the summer window or after the expiration of his contract in 2023. Even if the reports are true, it is still unknown whether Bayern will let Levine go.
According to FIFA rules, other clubs are not allowed to have contact with players for 6 months before the expiry of a player's contract. According to this rule, if Barca and Levan reach an agreement at the end of March, it is clearly a violation.
Harvey called in person
Levan's contract with Bayern expires in June 2023, and given the 33-year-old age, Levan hopes to continue to receive a high annual salary as well as a four-year contract. However, Bayern hope that Levan, Neuer, Müller and Gnabry can cut salaries, thereby reducing the club's annual salary expenditure. Meanwhile, Bayern only hope to renew levan's contract until 2024.
Lewan is indeed one of Barca's targets, but he is not Barca's only choice, and Haaland is Harvey's first choice.
At the same time, Barca are preparing to offer Levan a 2- to 3-year contract with an annual salary of between 35 million and 40 million before taxes, which is in line with Levan's requirements. The famous journalist Romano also revealed that "the two sides are discussing the duration of the contract and the annual salary, and Laporta has already had a dialogue with Zahavi." ”
Spanish journalist Moreto also revealed that Xavi has explained his tactical ideas to Levan and hopes to persuade Levan to join. At the same time, Laporta has a good personal relationship with Zahavi, which may help Barca complete this reinforcement.
Barca face three major obstacles
For Barca, there are also many disadvantages. First of all, if Levan are signed in the summer window, then Barca will have to pay a transfer fee to Bayern. The Daily Sport revealed that Barca want to pay a transfer fee of 25 million to 30 million, but Bayern want 60 million.
However, Barca may not be able to pay such a high transfer fee, with Laporta, Eusté and Alemani repeatedly stressing in recent weeks that the club will not make any potentially huge investments.
Second, Barca may not be able to meet Levan's demands for an annual salary. In negotiations with Bayern, Levan wanted an annual salary of $20 million after tax. Due to restrictions, Barca are also unable to offer such high annual salaries. So if Levan wants to switch to Barca, he has to lower his requirements.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, Bayern will not let Levine go easily. The SPORT1 website revealed that even if Levan asked to leave the team, Bayern would not let people go easily. They were even willing to let Levan leave in freedom after a year, and they would not let Levan leave the team in the summer window.