Barcelona have reached out to Real Betis about signing Brazilian centre-back Natan. The 23-year-old is valued at €35 million, and the Catalan club is targeting a left-footed defender for the summer transfer window.
Why a left-footed centre-back
Barcelona's current defensive options are mostly right-footed. Adding a left-footer gives the backline more balance, especially when building from the left side. Natan, who joined Betis from Flamengo in 2023, fits that need. He's young, already playing in La Liga, and has room to grow.
Natan's value and contract
Betis set the price tag at €35 million. That's not cheap, but it reflects Natan's potential and his contract situation. The Brazilian still has years left on his deal, so Betis are in a strong negotiating position. Barcelona will have to decide if they can meet that figure or try to lower it through talks.
Summer window plans
The move is planned for the summer, not January. That gives both clubs time to work out terms. Barcelona are known for their financial constraints, so they might look for a structured payment or include players in the deal. Betis, meanwhile, won't want to lose a key defender without a replacement lined up.
No official bid has been made yet. The contact is exploratory. But it shows Barcelona are serious about reinforcing their defense with a left-footed option. The next step will be formal negotiations once the season ends.
