In Barcelona, a Frenchman could replace another. After the departure of Eric Abidal, the Catalan club is looking for a defender capable of replacing the Martinique.

Jérémy Mathieu and why not? According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barca is seriously considering hiring the Valencia defender. For weeks, names, sounding more than each other, are discussed to strengthen the defense of Barça regularly at bay this season.

But the Spanish champions could finally afford a foil less backing on paper. At 29, Jérémy Mathieu is one of the mainstays of the league during the past four seasons. The former Sochaux has the advantage of being versatile; to know the league and evolve into a club that needs money. While he has a clause of 8 million, the deal could be concluded around 5 million according the Spanish daily.
The former Toulouse has also talked about his future through the micro of the Spanish radio RAC1. “When Barça is interested in a player, it necessarily thinks of going, he acknowledged. This is the chance of my life. For a player of almost thirty years, join a club like Barca would be very interesting. “

“ I have an offer, but we’ll see. Valencia expects the new president to move forward on this issue, so we all talk together when I get back from the selection. “