In a fascinating twist of fate, Inter Milan’s Champions League standout Yann Sommer nearly found his home at Barcelona back in 2019.
This intriguing detail was brought to light by Spanish outlet Sport, as reported by FCInterNews. Ultimately, Barcelona opted for Neto from Valencia, leaving Sommer’s career trajectory untouched by the Catalan giants.
The talented keeper, Yann Sommer, has been pivotal in the Champions League clash between Inter and Barcelona.
Now 36, Sommer showcased his skills brilliantly during both legs of the semifinal. However, it was in the second leg where he truly shone.
His performance featured a series of remarkable saves, culminating in a near-miraculous stop on a strike from Lamine Yamal, helping Inter secure a thrilling 4-3 victory and a 7-6 aggregate win.
Yann Sommer: The Hero of Inter’s UCL Dreams, Almost Barcelona’s in 2019
According to the insights from Sport, the narrative could have taken a completely different direction had Sommer made that high-profile move in 2019.
That summer, Barcelona was keen to secure Yann Sommer as a backup to their star goalkeeper, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
The Nerazzurri had their sights set on bringing the Swiss player over from Borussia Monchengladbach to fill the shoes of Jasper Cilessen.
However, in a surprising turn, Barcelona finalized a double transfer deal with Valencia, acquiring Neto while sending Cilessen to the Spanish club.
This left Sommer with several additional seasons at Gladbach and a brief stint with Bayern Munich before finally joining Inter in 2023.
In an ironic twist, Sommer’s return to Barcelona with Inter turned out to be a haunting reminder of what might have been.
