The website "Fichajes" revealed that FC Barcelona has begun to track the young player Pablo Barrios, a midfielder for Atletico Madrid, as a promising option to strengthen the team's midfield in the near future. Although there is no official confirmation, the player's name appears on the list of candidates to reinforce Barcelona's midfield.

Barrios is considered one of the key players at Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone, having recently renewed his contract until 2030, reflecting the club's great confidence in him. The player has also surpassed 100 official matches with the first team and won a gold medal with the Spanish national team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making his debut with the senior national team, which enhances his status on the international level.

Barrios represents a suitable option for Barcelona due to his ability to regain possession and advance the ball, along with his precise shooting and exceptional vision of the field.

As Robert Lewandowski's contract nears its end, Barcelona is looking to strengthen its midfield and connect it with the attack. Barrios is considered a player capable of contributing in this area through his runs from the second line and high pressing on opponents.

However, Atletico Madrid will not make it easy for one of its standout talents to leave, given Barrios's recent renewal and the high release clause in his contract. It is expected that discussions about signing him will take place during the upcoming summer transfer window, with consideration for compensating Atletico Madrid appropriately.

Barcelona continues to monitor Barrios, who has become one of the standout young talents in La Liga, as a future option to enhance the team's midfield with leadership and youthful abilities.