BARCELONA STAR COULD START PRE-SEASON TRAINING WITH NO CONTRACT

An interesting update on the future of Sergi Roberto with Barcelona has on Thursday been forthcoming online. The info comes courtesy of Diario AS, and points towards a new path forward being taken into consideration by the Barca brass. Versatile midfielder Roberto’s future, of course, has been thrown firmly back up in the air of late. …

Four Barcelona players nominated for 2024 Golden Boy Award

Four Barcelona players have been nominated for the annual Golden Boy Award which is handed to the best Under-21 player in Europe. Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi are on the 100-strong longlist along with midfielder Gavi and January signing Vitor Roque. Barcelona have made a habit of winning this award in recent years. Pedri and …

HANSI FLICK TO MOVE BARCELONA STAR BACK INTO PREFERRED POSITION

An insight into the plans of new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick for star defender Jules Koundé has on Thursday been forthcoming online. The info comes courtesy of Mundo Deportivo, and points towards the former Sevilla star as being in line for an incoming change of role. Stopper Koundé, for his part, of course continued to …

BARCELONA TIE THEIR ‘GOALKEEPER OF THE FUTURE’ DOWN TO NEW CONTRACT

La Liga giants Barcelona have on Thursday closed a contract agreement with a highly-regarded member of the club’s youth setup. That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards Iker Rodríguez as the player in question. Rodríguez, for his part, is a 16-year-old goalkeeper, who has been plying his trade on the books of the Blaugrana for …

Marc Casado tipped to replace Sergi Roberto in Barcelona squad

Marc Casado is being tipped to replace Sergi Roberto in the Barcelona squad for the 2024-25 season. Roberto’s future is in doubt with his contract set to expire at the end of the month. An extension had been planned but financial issues, and the arrival of Hansi Flick, have slowed things down. Roberto is now said to …

FC Barcelona were ready to sell Robert Lewandowski before Hansi Flick arrived — what happens next?

Robert Lewandowski did not have a great season last year, to the point where FC Barcelona were considering selling him. Reports out of Spain (via our sister site Barca Blaugranes) indicate that the former Bayern Munich striker was on Xavi’s sell list, at least until the latter got fired. Now a new coach is at the helm, and he’s one …

Hansi Flick to set important boundaries with Barcelona dressing room

Barcelona will look to enter a new era under the leadership of the newly-appointed Hansi Flick. The German is seen as an outsider by many due to his lack of exposure to Barcelona’s cultures and traditions. However, after Xavi Hernandez’s mixed spell at the club, Flick promises to bring forth many cultural changes, mainly inside …

“Not necessary” – Joan Laporta provides major Barcelona transfer update

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has firmly denied suggestions that his club will be forced into selling some of their key players during this summer’s transfer window. The Catalan outfit are expected to be active in the upcoming market, but their well-documented financial situation had led to claims that some important players might have to leave. Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de …

Barcelona hand first professional contract to ‘future first-team goalkeeper’

With the 2023/24 campaign recently coming to an end, Barcelona have already kickstarted their preparation for the season ahead. While Barça are expected to bring in multiple new faces, the club are also keen on getting the most out of a flourishing youth academy that has produced many talents in recent years. Iker Rodriguez signs …

Barcelona eyeing ‘fast and brave’ Brazilian defensive gem

FC Barcelona have a long tradition of identifying truly world-class footballing talents throughout the world, and a lot of their players, both in the youth ranks and the first team, have hailed from South America. It is clear that the Catalans are continuing to see Brazil as a source for talent acquisition, as they signed one …