BARCELONA NEWS

Most expensive La Liga transfers: Where does Julian Álvarez rank?

From Neymar to Cristiano Ronaldo, let's take a look at the biggest transfer fees in La Liga history.

AUGUST 7

Robert Lewandowski, nearly 36, still feels 'this hunger to win something more' The Barcelona star, an all-time great nearing his 36th birthday, is beginning to think about life after soccer.

AUGUST 5 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Explained: Why Ronald Araujo is angry at Barcelona with defender open to leaving club amid breakdown in contract talks and Bayern Munich and Man Utd interest | Goal.com US Ronald Araujo is open to leaving Barcelona this summer, with the Catalans considering leaving the defender unregistered until January due to...

AUGUST 3 • GOAL.COM

Oriol Romeu - Future uncertain Romeu departed Barcelona's pre-season tour of the United States due to uncertainty around his future in the team.

Impact Romeu has been linked with a move away from the club and is now departing pre-season camp. It's entirely possible a transfer is imminent, or the club just doesn't want ongoing negotiations causing a distraction in pre-season camp. It does seem likely Romeu is set for a move, especially as he was brought in as a short-term solution in midfield.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Frenkie De Jong - Not included in USA Tour squad De Jong (ankle) was not included in the squad for the USA Tour before the start of the 2024/25 season.

Impact The central midfielder missed the 2024 Euros with the injury, and his status is uncertain for the start of the campaign, with the only known thing being his commitment to continue his recovery process in the team's training camp. His status for the 2024/25 season opener against Valencia on Aug. 17 remains uncertain, though the signs aren't exactly encouraging given he's yet to play a single minute during the pre-season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Torre Carral - Scores against Manchester City Torre (hand) scored while playing 61 minutes during Tuesday's 2-2 preseason draw to Manchester City.

Impact Torre was able to return to preseason action with Barcelona following minor hand surgery. He will look to make the senior team after spending last campaign on loan with Girona, having made four starts in 26 appearances while assisting twice. The midfielder is set to start off high on the depth chart to kick off the 2024/25 campaign with both Pedri and Gavi set to not return before Aug 17 clash with Valencia.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Balde - Plays in preseason match Balde (hamstring) subbed on in the 74th minutes during Tuesday's 2-2 preseason draw to Manchester City.

Impact Balde is back and and fit for Barcelona after missing the last seven months with a hamstring injury. He is also projected to win the starting left back role for the team, as long as the defender doesn't relapse from his injury. Balde had started 45 times in 51 appearances in two campaign with Barcelona in La Liga play, recording a goal with seven assists while averaging about two crosses per match.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque rejects lucrative Al-Hilal offer as Brazilian attacker refuses to give up on Barcelona career despite Nico Williams and Dani Olmo pursuits | Goal.com US Vitor Roque is not ready to throw in the towel at Barcelona amid a big offer from Saudi Arabia and expected attacking signings this summer.

JULY 29 • GOAL.COM

Is Vitor Roque's nightmare nearly over? Barcelona in talks with Al-Hilal over transfer for struggling Brazilian attacker | Goal.com US Vitor Roque moved to Barcelona in Janaury and has failed to break into the team, with the Catalans now in talks with Al-Hilal over a potenti...

JULY 29 • GOAL.COM

New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praises 'unbelievable' Lamine Yamal

Hansi Flick says he will be counting on Lamine Yamal and Barcelona’s batch of talented youngsters to help the German coach make a positive s...

JULY 25

Alejandro Balde - Ruled fit for preseason Balde (hamstring) has been declared fit to participate in full preseason camp for Barcelona.

Impact Balde spent the last seven months recovering from hamstring surgery after a serious injury suffered in January. After being ruled fit, the defender will work on strength and fitness to ensure that the starting left back position is his, with the first La Liga match on Aug 17 against Valencia, though will have to compete with Joao Cancelo for it. Prior to getting hurt, he recorded 15 starts in 18 appearances, recording an assist while collecting 20 tackles (11 won), 19 clearances and 37 crosses (eight won).

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati Injury Rules Him Out of Barcelona's U.S. Tour The young Barcelona forward sustained an injury to the sole of his foot. He will undergo conservative treatment and will miss the tour of th...

JULY 24 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Pau Victor - Signs with Barcelona Victor completed a transfer to Barcelona from Girona, the club announced.

Impact Victor's loan to Barcelona is now permanent as the clubs reached an agreement. The midfielder isn't likely to feature in the first team any time soon and is simply one for the future, likely joining up with Barcelona's youth academy.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Suffers foot injury Fati picked up a foot injury during preseason training and is set for scans, keeping him out for the time being.

Impact Fati has been trying to prove that he is able to play for Barcelona next season after spending last season on loam with Brighton. However, his new injury has put a hold on that, with the results on his scans set to be revealed in the next few days. The forward only made three starts in 19 PL appearances, scoring just two goals after a disappointing campaign with the side.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Aguirre returns for third stint as Mexico coach, Rafa Marquez named lead assistant

Javier Aguirre was appointed coach of Mexico’s national team for the third time and will replace Jaime Lozano, announced on Monday.

JULY 22

Mamadou Fall - Makes permanent Barca move Fall completed a permanent transfer to Barcelona from LAFC, the club announced.

Impact Fall spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with the Barcelona academy side and has done enough to earn a permanent transfer. It's not clear if he will link back up with the senior team or another academy side when he makes the permanent swap.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Araujo - Completes surgery Araujo has successfully undergone a procedure on his hamstring issue, according to his club.

Impact Araujo will start his recovery process in the coming days, as the defender has completed the scheduled surgery on his hamstring. He will now hope for the quickest return possible, although he is likely to miss a solid chunk of the season.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Torre Carral - Begins individual work Torre (hand) has started to individually train again following his hand surgery, according to his club.

Impact Torre is already working his way back to full health after receiving surgery just a few days ago, with the midfielder training by himself Saturday. This is great news for the player, as this leaves him in a great spot to return soon, likely being fit for the beginning of the new campaign and possibly participating in pre-season play.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal - Assists Sunday Lamine Yamal assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory over England.

Impact Yamal provided one assist during Sunday's win, cementing his historic run in the Euros. The forward turned 17 just a day before the final and has been one of the most impressive young wingers in the world. Yamal returns to Barcelona where he will hope to stay fit and continue his growth into seemingly one of the best players in the world. Yamal's only concern will be staying healthy as he has already been pushed into a tremendous amount of playing time.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pedri - Sprained knee confirmed Pedri had suffered a sprain to his left knee and is set to be in doubt for the start of the new season.

Impact Pedri sprained his knee during the 2-1 win against Germany during the quarterfinals, ending his tournament prematurely. He ended the Euros starting all four games played while recording an assist as Spain won its fourth title. The midfielder is not likely to be ready for the start of the season as his timeline of recovery is set to be determined once he is ready to report to preseason training with Barcelona.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Torre Carral - Fractures hand Torre suffered a fracture to the fifth metacarpal in his left hand during preseason training and is set to miss some time.

Impact Torre returned to Barcelona after spending last season on loan to Girona. With this new injury, it will make it harder for the midfielder to find a spot on the first team, with his timeline of return unclear. He was only able to start four times in 26 appearances last campaign, assisting twice during his first full season in La Liga.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Araujo - Set for surgery Araujo is set to undergo hamstring surgery, which will keep him out for the next few months.

Impact This is a huge loss for Araujo, who is set to miss a good part of the new season with hamstring surgery. He picked up the injury while playing with Uruguay in Copa America, forcing himself to come off in the 33rd minute against Brazil during the quarterfinals. The defender had been dealing with injuries since last season, starting just 21 matches in 25 appearances, failing to play at least 30 games since the 2021/22 campaign.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Yamal: 17 ways Spain's 17-year-old superstar dominated Euro 2024

Here's a look back at Lamine Yamal's outstanding Euros debut, with stats from FOX Sports Research.

JULY 15