Having left for Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2020, Thomas Meunier (30 years old, 26 games and 2 goals in all competitions this season) could have joined FC Barcelona in recent months. A dream for the Belgian right side, who was finally retained by the leaders of the German club.
“It could have been done…Barcelona were looking for a reliable right-back – someone who is physically strong, complete and can be dangerous are in transition – at an acceptable price, given their situation. I fit that profile, for these different parameters. That’s what I proved this season”, explained the former Parisian for Het Laastse Nieuws.
“But then Dortmund called me about the Barcelona offer, it immediately rang: ‘sorry, you can’t leave.’ Barcelona is a once in a lifetime train. Me too, I was surprised when Jordi Cruyff called me. He told me about their plan. Barça wanted to either hire me with a mandatory purchase option or take over immediately. Imagine… Dortmund is already a big club , but Barça… It’s unique. Just like Real, Bayern and United. In principle, you don’t say ‘no’ to such a club,” added Meunier.
