‘There’s been contact’ – Fisnik Asllani’s agent talks Barcelona interest

Barcelona have taken the first formal step toward a summer swoop for Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani, with the player’s representative confirming that the Catalan club have opened talks over a possible transfer.

“There’s been contact,” agent Ayman Dahmani told Erem News, adding that “Barcelona’s interest in the player is still valid.”

The 23-year-old Kosovo international, valued via a release clause set between €25 million and €30 million, will only be allowed to leave Hoffenheim if the clause is triggered in full, according to reports.

Asllani’s admiration for Barça is no secret. He was seen in the stands earlier this season when the Blaugrana faced city rivals Espanyol in La Liga, and recent social-media posts show him following the club’s matches with keen interest.

On the international stage, Asllani underlined his rising stock by scoring for Kosovo in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia in their World Cup qualifying semi-final tie this week.

With the summer window approaching, Hoffenheim will be braced for firm offers, while Barcelona must decide whether to meet the steep asking price for a player who appears eager to make the switch to Camp Nou.