Valentín Barco’s strong performances in France have caught the attention of one of Europe’s biggest clubs. According to reports from Fichajes and the German outlet TZ, Bayern Munich are monitoring the 21-year-old Argentine defender, who has become one of Racing Strasbourg’s standout players this season in Ligue 1.
Barco, a former Boca Juniors youth product, joined Strasbourg earlier this year and quickly adapted to French football, alternating between left-back and midfield roles. His versatility and attacking qualities have made him a key part of the team.
Sources in Germany indicate that Bayern’s scouting department has followed several of Barco’s matches, viewing him as a possible reinforcement ahead of next summer’s transfer window. The Bavarian club values his youth, athletic ability, and tactical flexibility — traits that fit their long-term sporting strategy.
Strasbourg, part of the same ownership group as Chelsea, reportedly values Barco at around €40 million. His current contract runs until 2029.
This season, Barco has made eight Ligue 1 appearances — seven as a starter — and recorded two assists. Strasbourg remains one of the surprises of the campaign, sitting near the top of the league table after an impressive 3–3 draw against PSG.
Koke and Barrios have nothing to offer in the midfield. Very thin atletico arae and yet Simone played withn only O2 of them opting a striker in Sorloth over Almada. Simone gave Arsenal players to run free in the mid. Almada or any other third midfielder would have stablized the midfield. Depaul’s void is visible and not yet filled.
G. Simone and Alvarez were good upfront,tho.
I can see Barco and Lahm’s similarities both in style and stature.
Agreed, Atleti is way too good to be playing like this, honestly Simeone is such a coward when it comes to tactics and Julian, Almada, Molina and co. deserve better.
As for Barco, well he’s developing really well, much more calm on the ball and showing a lot of versatility. Playing b-2-b is one of the trickiest positions in football, right up there with fullbacks and wingbacks because you have to be at both ends at different times and (more importantly) at the right time, that’s why great fullbacks and b-2-bs are so hard to find.
Valentin has the skill and the athleticism to be a fine b-2-b player but his footballing IQ is not quite up there yet but with practice and continued improvement it can be. Barco is one to watch for sure.
This is gearing up to be Simeone’s last season! Give Scaloni this team and they will give Real and Barca a run for their money! Cholo simply doesn’t have the players to execute his not very normal strategy!