# FC Barcelona defensive squad transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-barcelona-defensive-squad-transitions
> Updated: 2026-08-25T12:30:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

FC Barcelona is undergoing defensive restructuring involving Jules Koundé. Initially, the club considered Koundé a potential transfer target for Premier League clubs, prompting interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro as a possible replacement. Internal tactical discussions also suggested moving Koundé from right-back back to his original centre-back role to address squad changes.

Following these developments, manager Hansi Flick has reportedly informed Koundé that he will no longer be the primary starting right-back, with Eric Garcia favored for that position. Koundé is expected to transition back to centre-back, where he may initially serve as a backup to players such as Pau Cubarsí, Andreas Christensen, and Gerard Martín. While Koundé has expressed a desire to remain at the club, reports indicate Barcelona may consider a sale if an offer of approximately €60 million is received.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Jules Koundé faces positional shift at FC Barcelona

Hansi Flick has informed Jules Koundé that Eric Garcia will take over as Barcelona's starting right-back, potentially moving Koundé back to a centre-back role.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jules-kound-faces-positional-shift-at-fc-barcelona

### 2026-08-12: FC Barcelona eyes Pedro Porro amid Jules Koundé transfer speculation

FC Barcelona is exploring defensive options, including contact with Tottenham's Pedro Porro, amid transfer interest in Jules Koundé from Premier League clubs and potential tactical shifts under Hansi Flick.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelona-targets-pedro-porro-amid-jules-kounde-transfer-uncertainty

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