Have to wait? B席's free transfer to Barcelona is temporarily on hold; the player will decide his future after the World Cup.

B席 has ended his nine-year partnership with Manchester City, leaving as a free agent with 20 trophies. Previously, several media sources claimed that Barcelona would secure B席 on a free transfer this summer, describing it as a mutually beneficial transaction that had already been finalized.

An exclusive report from Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano states that B席 has altered his original plan and will now decide his future after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

It is understood that B席 had initially planned to determine his future before the World Cup, but he now acknowledges that nothing is set in stone. He is currently focused on the Portuguese national team and is eager to achieve great results at the 2026 World Cup.

B席's agent, Jorge Mendes, has stated that B席 will decide his future after the World Cup.

From a personal perspective, José Mourinho is likely to coach Real Madrid. Mourinho and B席 share the same agent and are Portuguese compatriots. Mourinho greatly values hard-working, mobile players, and B席 fits his tactical requirements. Therefore, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Real Madrid — all three La Liga giants — are potential destinations for B席. However, the decision to wait until after the World Cup is more about Barcelona needing time to clear their squad, such as selling Casadó. Barcelona still seems the most likely option for B席. What do you think about this?