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BarcaUniversal is an independent, unofficial news platform. July 2017 is when it all started. We knew from the beginning that Barca fans are all around the world, so the interest was huge, as expected. It didn't take us a long time to notice that the demand for news, quotes, stats, wallpapers; basically, anything you would think of related to FC Barcelona was much more than we could..
Barca Universal
51m ago
Heading into the summer transfer window, one of the biggest priorities for FC Barcelona is to sign a new pivot midfielder.
With Oriol Romeu’s signing not working out as planned, Xavi Hernandez has turned to Andreas Christensen as a solution in recent months. The Dane has performed well but is not seen as a long-term fix for the position.
As such, a new pivot is at the top of Barcelona’s to-do list for the summer, with Everton’s Amadou Onana being eyed as the priority target.
However, his valuation and increased competition for his services could become an issue for Barça, which is why they ar ..read more
Barca Universal
51m ago
Barcelona continues to deal with their fair share of headaches on the financial front. Due to the need to generate a salary margin to comply with La Liga’s rules, departures are deemed essential this summer.
Players who are not considered key pieces in the starting XI face the highest chances of getting the axe.
And one such name is Inigo Martinez, who, despite looking impressive when available, has only been relied upon sporadically due to his tussles with injury.
Barcelona will facilitate Inigo’s departure
Now, as per SPORT Barcelona are working to offload the Spanish centre-back primarily ..read more
Barca Universal
2h ago
As Barcelona prepare for their upcoming La Liga game against Las Palmas on Sunday night, two key players, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen, are seen as doubts for the contest.
Araujo returned from the international break with minor physical discomfort and did not train with the rest of the group on Wednesday or Thursday.
As for Christensen, the 27-year-old pulled out of the Atletico Madrid clash before the international break due to Achilles discomfort and did not play for Denmark during the break either.
Maximum precaution with Christensen
Christensen has not participated in team traini ..read more
Barca Universal
2h ago
Heading into the summer, Barcelona are set to bid goodbye to Marcos Alonso, whose contract with the club expires at the end of the season.
The veteran defender has endured a difficult season with minutes hardly coming his way before an injury sidelined him for four months.
With his time at the club nearing its end, Barcelona have been looking for possible replacements, with Las Palmas’ Sergi Cardona having been linked with a move.
The 24-year-old’s current contract with the La Liga club expires on June 30 and he would be available for free in the summer, making him an interesting option.
Barc ..read more
Barca Universal
2h ago
Barcelona’s inability to perform well on the big stages in recent years has had a direct impact on their economy.
Apart from the understandable reduction of funds from prize money, their subpar performances have also brought down the revenue from sponsors including Nike.
As revealed by Mundo Deportivo in a recent update, the American giants now pay Barcelona only €42 million in place of the €52 million they used to as a direct result of the team’s performances.
Needless to say, the Catalans feel hard done by Nike’s valuation of the club’s jersey rights and are actively looking to terminate th ..read more
Barca Universal
3h ago
The thrilling showdown between two giants of the sport, Spain and Brazil, almost seemed like a glimpse into the future, a divine appetizer of things to come.
The match garnered attention primarily due to the fact that Brazil and Spain have established their repute as two of the greatest international football teams ever, with both teams boasting a storied past and an illustrious trophy cabinet.
However, at the end of the full-time whistle, fans were not left drowning in nostalgia with memories of yesteryears, but rather with a sense for what lies ahead, as the teenage superstars, Lamine Yamal ..read more
Barca Universal
3h ago
After signing Vitor Roque from Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense, Barcelona have set their sights on another prodigy from the South American nation in the form of Estevao Willian.
Just 16 years old, the Palmeiras wonderkid is heralded as the next big thing coming through in Brazilian football and has a host of top clubs across Europe already chasing his signing.
The likes of Chelsea and PSG have already made approaches in the past while Barcelona have also been keeping a close watch on his situation.
Barcelona have made great progress in Estevao pursuit
In fact, as per Fabrizio Romano on hi ..read more
Barca Universal
3h ago
Eric Garcia was one of many Barcelona players who had to settle for a loan spell elsewhere, as part of the club’s plan to trim the squad.
Formerly of Manchester City, Garcia joined Girona on a season-long loan deal – a move that has turned out to be highly beneficial for the Spaniard.
As we approach the final phase of the campaign, Garcia has enjoyed a top season at Girona under the leadership of Michel. His performances, in fact, have helped strengthen the perception around him, as he prepares to return to Barcelona at the end of the season.
Eric Garcia ready for the challenge
In a recent in ..read more
Barca Universal
3h ago
Apart from the obvious tasks on the table that constitute finding a new manager to replace Xavi, offloading players to raise money through player sales, and finalising the shirt sponsor for next season, Barcelona will have another big task on their hands.
With several La Masia talents breaking through the team this season, Barcelona will likely look to promote a few of them permanently to the first-team next season.
For the summer, there are two players, especially, leading the charge for promotion. Namely, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi.
Both players have taken the sport by storm this season f ..read more
Barca Universal
3h ago
Transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that despite the recent rumours circulating, there have not been any discussions or communication regarding Neymar’s potential return to Barcelona this upcoming summer.
It has been seven years since Neymar left Barcelona to play for Paris Saint-Germain. For what it is worth, though, the Brazilian’s tenure in the French capital wasn’t as fruitful as he hoped, prompting a move to Saudi side Al Hilal in the summer of 2023.
However, after playing five matches for his new team, Neymar suffered a significant setback when he tore his anterior ..read more