Barcelona Open Exploratory Talks for Dortmund Full-Back Julian Ryerson

Overview

• Initial contact between Barcelona and Ryerson’s representatives has taken place, according to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger as relayed by Yahoo Sports.
• Discussions are described as early with no formal offer to Borussia Dortmund and nothing advanced or agreed.
• Ryerson, 28, is under contract at Dortmund until 2028, a term that strengthens the German club’s leverage if talks progress.
• The player is reported to be open to a summer move as Barcelona target a reliable backup to Jules Kounde.
• Barcelona are also weighing internal alternatives, including La Masia prospect Xavi Espart and loanee Hector Fort, after Hansi Flick’s recent use of Eric Garcia away from right-back.