Barcelona hit by Pedri blow as elections dated and revenues surge
Atlanta United close to signing Barcelona B midfielder Adrian Gill, 20. Ex-UEFA Youth League winner, ACL in 2023, on loan at Cornellà; will take a supplemental roster spot. Diego Kochen remains at Barça.
Deloitte ranks Barcelona 2nd in 2024/25 revenue on €974m, up from sixth, behind Real Madrid and ahead of PSG. Signals financial recovery but sporting sustainability still in focus.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen joins Girona on loan, says “I’m coming here to play.” Emotional about leaving after 12 years, vows to return to Barcelona next season.
La Masia talent Ebrima Tunkara to sign first professional deal on Friday, effective when he turns 16 in March. Barcelona fend off European interest; the powerful Juvenil A forward is advised to be patient.
Barcelona track Albacete left-back Dani Bernabeu; €6m clause. Real Madrid also interested. His standout Copa del Rey display vs Madrid fuels the race.
Joan Laporta sets Barcelona presidential elections for 15 March, the earliest date allowed. He says it suits the club’s institutional and sporting needs; rivals include Victor Font and Marc Ciria.
Barcelona sign 18-year-old Al-Ahly striker Hamza Abdelkarim on loan with €3m option (up to €5m). Player pushed for move; medical and official announcement pending.
Lionel Messi posts viral clip of son Mateo wearing a Barcelona jacket, reaffirming family’s Blaugrana ties as Leo returns to Inter Miami pre-season with Suárez and De Paul.
Gavi steps up recovery, running on grass and set to rejoin Barcelona training in ~10 days. Flick cautious, aiming for mid-February return ahead of World Cup. Final phase, no risks.
Pedri suffers right hamstring injury vs Slavia Prague in 4-2 win; Barcelona confirm he faces around one month out. Key worry for Hansi Flick’s midfield ahead of La Liga and Champions League tests.
Galatasaray monitor Marc Casado. Under Flick he is a squad player, with Bernal ahead. Barça unlikely to sell in January amid Pedri and Gavi injuries; summer talks likelier.
