FC Barcelona has identified a need for greater defensive solidity, making the signing of a top-level left-footed central defender a priority, with Alessandro Bastoni as their main target.
Barcelona is very close to signing Víctor Santiago, a left-footed attacking midfielder from Escola Gava. His technical ability, pace, agility, and dribbling are truly impressive. He is set to join the Cadet A team for the 2026/27 season.
Barcelona has had their sights on Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva for a long time now. The Portuguese international had been a key target for the club for multiple summers.
In this club, we always say: one year here is like several elsewhere; we're well aware of the club's stature. No, I didn't expect to be here in my first year, nor to have the number.
According to data published by Transfermarkt, the current value of Barcelona's academy graduates in the first-team squad is beyond belief, holding a combined market value of €620 million.
"It's a scenario we expected, but it's a situation I've already experienced, both last year and at my previous clubs. It's all or nothing."
Barcelona and Newcastle United fought as equals for the opening 45 minutes at Spotify Camp Nou, and it was again only a Lamine Yamal penalty that separated the two teams at the break. Credit to the opponents, they created good openings with swift passing sequences and pressed with intensity in the opening period, making Barcelona uncomfortable in possession.
Against Newcastle, and Sevilla earlier in the week, we saw Barcelona at their best. A team that can strike fear into any opponent in the world, because when they are on, they become truly unstoppable.
