Barcelona could see a highly appreciated talent leaving for Saudi Arabia this month, while Unai Hernandez is preparing to join Al Ittihad.
During his rise in La Masia, the twenty -year -old has made an impression in recent seasons as an important mainstay in the center of Barca B's midfield since the start of the current season.
His way to the first team, however, seems to be blocked, now that Pau Cubarsi is the breakthrough star of the past twelve months next to Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona's decision to extend Ronald Araajo's contract has raised a new frustrating barrier for Hernandez in Catalonia-because they want to raise more money-and he is now ready to make the switch to the Middle East.
Rumor is that former sporting director of Barcelona Ramon Planes played a key role in the negotiations as part of his new job in Jeddah.
Hernandez's current contract ends at the end of the season, but because Barcelona retains an option to extend it until 2027, they can demand a transfer fee of the Saudi giants.
Barcelona is willing to play hard during the conversations and will demand around five million euros to come to a sale. Al Ittihad is willing to pay their asking price to prevent him from losing it in the summer.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the first contacts have already been made with the Hernandez camp, and the 20-year-old wants to make the switch before the end of the January period.
The only potential stumbling block seems to be his crucial role in the fight of the reserve team against relegation from the Primera Federación this season.
However, the great need for money could transcend this factor, because more contract extensions have to be weighed against the sale of players, while the club prioritizes to extensions for Pedri and Lamine Yamal.
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