Carlos Puyol is approaching the end of his career. Barça has (finally) realized that his replacement is a priority. Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen were high on the list, but it is the German Mats Hummels who is the priority of the Catalans.

Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen were high on the list, but it is the German Mats Hummels who is poised to be the replacement for carlos Puyol at Barcelona

According to the information from Bild, Raúl Sanllehí, the sporting director of the blaugrana, has already begun discussions with Borussia Dortmund. Remaining elusive, the player’s father left the door open for a departure “I’ve always said:” When the restaurant where you eat is good, stay there. If you find a better one, you have to think … “”

However, the agent of the german international denied the existence of discussions with the Catalan side: “I know the rumors and it is interesting to hear them, but I have not had any contact with the Barça, “he told the newspaper Die Welt.

The Barca veteran Carlos Puyol has nearly reached the age of 35 years old and could be retiring soon