He FC Barcelona He is still immersed in the search for a right back. Hansi Flick began the season betting on the presence of Eric Garcia (24 years old) on the right wing, but injuries and his good performance forced the coach to move the youth squad depending on his needs. Jules Koundé (27 years old) ended up as the only band option. Meanwhile, in the Barça offices they are completing reports on candidates for the right wing for the medium term. One of the players being analyzed, who has been followed with special attention in recent weeks, is Julian Ryerson (28 years old).
Signed in 2023 from Union Berlinin what was his first adventure abroad after leaving Norwayhas a contract until 2028 and is valued at around 20 million euros. Lateral by nature, this course has been adapted to the lane of the Borussia Dortmundwhich under the command of Niko Kovac This is organized with three center backs in the defensive line. Ryerson He has also played as a third defender on the right, a role similar to that of Koundé when it doesn’t gain too much height.
The good performance of Ryerson has prevented Yan Coutoto which the Dortmund signed from Manchester City For 20 million euros, he has unquestionably taken over the right wing. The ex of Girona has come to coincide with Ryerson when he has formed as a central defender. In other seasons, the Norwegian played as an emergency on the left side. He has experience in the most impressive settings. He played as a starter in a final of Champions Leaguewhich the Dortmund lost to him Real Madrid.
An offensive profile
By profile, Ryerson He is a more offensive footballer than Koundé. Their contexts, the Norwegian playing as a winger and sharing the wing with Lamine Yamal by that of the French, causes that of the Dortmund accumulate better records in attack. The future of Lamine It has an impact on the type of side that you want to incorporate. The role of the wide player would not be the same if Lamine He starts as a winger or if he focuses his position. The Norwegian can adapt to both functions.
Ryerson he intervenes 21 times less per game than Koundébut touches 11 more balls in the attacking third of the field. Consequently, the Norwegian also generates more shooting actions per game, attempting eight times more crosses than Koundéconnects with the area more times and delivers more key passes, passes that end in a shot. The Frenchman, on the other hand, connects more often with the last third of the field. Their areas of action are different.
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Ryerson It is one of the options that the Barça as a possible incorporation. He’s not the only one. In the last hours, the name of Joao Cancelo also emerged, who already wore Barcelona for the 2023/24 season. Ryersonit is a different profile. The side of the DortmundIn addition, he has the ability to execute set pieces and has the depth to press forward. Even so, the priorities of the Barcelona For this winter market they are different: the club is looking for a left center back, without forgetting the market opportunities that may appear or versatile players. Meanwhile, they prepare for the future by analyzing names like that of Ryerson.
