Serdar Tasci: Will VfB Stuttgart Defender Sign with FC Barcelona This Summer?

Serdar Tasci, who is a defender for VfB Stuttgart, expressed that FC Barcelona is interested in his services. Tasci stated that he is interested in talking with La Blaugrana, according to the Bild article (with a h/t to Clark Whitney and Goal) which wrote and published the story.

Tasci is currently with VfB Stuttgart until the end of his contract in 2014. His contract includes an exit clause for $12.5 million.

Who is Serdar Tasci and what is the possibility of him going to Barca?

Tasci (according to Goal) has been a defender for VfB Stuttgart for the last 14 years. The 2011-2012 statistics from the Bundesliga, Germany and German Cup (as reported on ESPN Soccernet) show the following.

Tasci scored three goals with 18 shots, six shots on goal, 32 fouls committed and 44 foul serves within 31 matches. He also received four yellow cards during the season.

While Tasci may be a defender needed by FC Barcelona, there will be no deal between the two this summer due to the following.

Younger Generation and Economics

La Blaugrana is looking for people who are younger, such as Jordi Alba in midfield instead of relying on an older generation. Any deal by FC Barcelona will also be scrutinized by UEFA to be sure that it complies with the Financial Fair Play rules.

The economic situation with Barca appears to be tight, according to an article in the FC Barcelona website. Although La Blaugrana finished the 2011-2012 season with a profit of $50 million, they have a debt of $427 million that needs to be paid.

The Financial Fair Play law and the economic situation will not help Tasci if he wants to sign with Barca.

Homegrown Talent

The other reason why Barca will not sign Tasci is that they have too much homegrown talent to bring people from the outside. Barca B and Juvenil A are the training grounds for future FC Barcelona players who learn the style of play in the club.

This is a style that not everyone can learn or become accustomed to. Tasci may be amenable to learn in order to play for Barca, but the situation will not play itself out for him.

Again, it remains to be seen what will transpire.