Trafalgar
Senior Member
That's too much
Alexander Isak
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That's too much
te amo barca
Blaugrana al vent
actually a player to consider. Already plays in La Liga and one of the better young strikers with potential.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
I think Borussia Dortmund got a 30m buyback. So they might pull that off and pair him with Haaland.
But let's not jump the gun, hope he is consistent and than we'll talk 
MTL_Barca
Well-known member
I don't think there is a general rule against that, but there possibly could be a clause in the contract. I remember when Barca bought back Deulofeu there were reports he can't get sold immediately because of that. But there should be ways around that (wait until winter, loan+buy option).
Messi983
Senior Member
IIRC they can only execute this clause in 2021. So IF we want Isak we can get him this summer.
Messi983
Senior Member
Yep. But we also need to consider player's wishes here. People often forget about this (the most important) part. Even if Dortmund wants to use their buy-back Isak doesn't need to sign with them (when we tried to bring back Denis from Villarreal using a buy-back a few years ago we needed quite some time to convince him because he was unsure how much playing time he'd get). Now there are not a lot of players who would prefer to stay at Sociedad instead of going to Dortmund but if he/his agent would know/anticipate BVB would only buy him to re-sell he could reject their approach. Players usually don't want to be used this way. Especially if he would also have an offer from Barça and he could stay in Spain where he has adapted very well. And he would have easier way moving to Barça from Sociedad having a release clause (if they wouldn't agree to sell for less) than going back to Dortmund who might then want to sell him for 100m again knowing the clubs are not on the best terms since Dembele's transfer.
I think Dortmund will probably bring him back in 2021 when they will sell Haaland but if some club will be prepared to pay whatever Sociedad asks this summer (probably a release clause though I think they will be willing to negotiate) they'll give up on their buy-back. And well, if my sources are correct they can only use buy-back next year so they can't do anything to prevent him possibly going to another club this summer anyway.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Hmm. Didn't know that.
I wouldn't sign him though even if I like him. Not good enough and the last few years have proven that we suck at developing players in the 1st team.
serghei
Senior Member
Sure, but the manager is essential, and this has changed.
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