Barcelona news

Thibaut Courtois has not held back after former Manchester City superstar Rodri opted to join Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer. The Belgian goalkeeper suggested the midfielder has missed out on a major opportunity by choosing the Blaugrana over the Bernabeu outfit.

Manchester City are officially entering a new era following the high-profile departure of midfield linchpin Rodri to Barcelona. Manager Enzo Maresca has now laid out a clear blueprint for how the Etihad outfit intend to fill the massive void left by the recent Ballon d'Or winner.

The Blaugrana remain more than €1.5 billion in debt but their financial problems might soon be over

Joao Pedro has officially signed a new long-term contract extension with Chelsea, keeping the Brazilian forward at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The 24-year-old committed his future to the club following interest from Barcelona and reassuring talks with new manager Xabi Alonso.

Barcelona academy graduate Tommy Marques has completed a permanent transfer to Portuguese side SC Braga in a deal worth nearly €12 million. The 19-year-old midfielder departs the Catalan giants after more than a decade at the club, seeking regular first-team opportunities following a lack of pathway under manager Hansi Flick.

Aston Villa and Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco. Tottenham Hotspur are already in negotiations over a €60 million deal for the prolific striker, but they now face fierce competition from both the Premier League side and the Spanish club ahead of the rapidly approaching transfer deadline.

Julian Alvarez is reportedly open to joining Arsenal this summer despite holding significant reservations about returning to England. The forward has previously viewed Barcelona as his dream destination, but with the Catalan club stepping back, he is now seriously considering a move to North London as the transfer window approaches its crucial final days.

Furious Atletico Madrid supporters have staged angry protests at the club's training ground targeting Julian Alvarez following his push to join Barcelona this summer. Banners demanding the Argentine's departure were displayed after hostile chants echoed during their La Liga opener, leaving the forward's relationship with the fanbase in tatters.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally claimed he would have no interest in signing Lamine Yamal, even if the Barcelona superstar were placed on the transfer market. Despite the teenager's status as a world champion and the most valuable player in the game, the 'Special One' insists his current squad at the Santiago Bernabeu requires no further additions.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is “way better” than Yan Diomande at present, Steve McManaman has admitted to GOAL, but Real Madrid’s €140 million (£120m/$162m) new boy has been urged to embrace inevitable comparisons with his fellow 19-year-old. Two talented teenagers will be looking to illuminate La Liga in 2026-27 while operating on opposing sides of the fierce Clasico divide.