Barcelona unveil 2026-27 kit, open title defence vs Athletic
Cristian Romero wants to leave Tottenham for Spain. Barcelona like him but prioritise a striker, with Julián Álvarez top target. Flick trusts current centre-backs, so a move is unlikely without sales.
Frenkie de Jong laments the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, criticising Koeman’s plan for leaving ‘only two midfielders’ and a numerical disadvantage against Morocco.
Barcelona’s enquiry for Harry Kane is rebuffed, with the Bayern striker set to sign a new deal. A move would have been costly as Barça weigh No 9 options.
Sunderland move for former Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza, competing with Aston Villa for his signing.
Acting president Rafa Yuste ends a 141-day interim spell marked by eight trophies and ‘institutional stability’. Joan Laporta is inaugurated on 1 July 2026, with Yuste returning as vice president.
Lamine Yamal says he is ‘ready for 90 minutes’ after injury, praises Pedri and Rodri, and stresses winning over style as Spain enter World Cup knockouts.
Inter accept Alessandro Bastoni could leave, with Real Madrid now leading the chase after Barcelona failed to agree a deal. Mourinho backs the move, and Bastoni is keen.
Man Utd target Crysencio Summerville for left wing but a deal hinges on selling Marcus Rashford, whose Barcelona move is unlikely. Loan interest only leaves United’s winger plans in limbo.
Keeper Joan García lauds new signing Anthony Gordon, citing his intensity, pressing and decision-making after facing him with Newcastle. Says the winger will ‘help us a lot’.
Racing Santander confirm Jorge Salinas’ clause doubles to €16m after promotion. Barcelona must pay full amount or consider a player-plus-cash option, with Atletico, PSG, Newcastle and Porto also keen.
Barça unveil 2026-27 Nike home kit with new Modernista typeface, Midea on the sleeve and Barça Foundation on the back. Available now, to be used in UCL, Copa del Rey and Supercopa.
Barça begin 2026-27 La Liga at home to Athletic. First Clásico at Camp Nou on weekend of 25 Oct, return at Bernabéu on matchday 35 in May 2027. Flick’s side chase a title hat-trick.
Monaco sign Ansu Fati from Barcelona for around €11m on a deal to 2030. Barça keep a sell-on percentage. The La Masia graduate scored 12 in 30 on loan last season.
Lamine Yamal backs a new No 9, praising Julian Alvarez and Mikel Oyarzabal, saying of Alvarez: ‘We’re waiting for him if he wants to come.’ He adds transfers are Deco’s job.
