Barça on the Hunt for a Defensive Upgrade: Inter’s Stefan de Vrij in Focus

Barça Eyes a Defensive Upgrade with an Inter Milan Star

Inter Milan's Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij is reportedly on Barcelona's shortlist as a potential addition to strengthen the back line in the near term.

According to Mundo Deportivo, De Vrij's future at Inter is in doubt, as he has not been a regular starter this season and his contract runs out in June.

Barcelona is said to have placed the Dutch defender on a list of possible signings for the upcoming winter window.

“De Vrij's contract expires next summer, he built his career in Italy but has seen limited playing time this season, and his profile could fit Barcelona,” the report notes.

In addition, the paper mentions other targets on Barça's radar, including Benfica's 37-year-old Nicolas Otamendi, the young defender Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth, and Diogo Leite of Union Berlin.

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Punchline 1: If Barca signs De Vrij, their defense might finally stop leaking goals faster than my bank account leaks interest.

Punchline 2: With that kind of centerpiece, Barca's back line will be so solid even a TV commentator could stop narrating the ball like a soap opera.