Barcelona may have found a player capable of replicating Gavi’s brilliance within their academy, with Barça Atletic’s Unai Hernandez knocking on the first team doors. Hernandez has frequently been called up to join the first team, although he has not made his debut in a game just yet.  Nonetheless, coach Xavi and the coaching staff continue to keep a close eye on him, and he consistently participates in the first team’s training sessions.  It is to be noted that the young midfielder is a reliable player for Rafa Marquez and his recent shift to playing more as a central midfielder ha ..read more

FC Barcelona want to strengthen their squad with a winger to play on the left wing in the summer transfer window. The idea is to bring in a player who can either open up the pitch and attack the byline or, starting from that area, cut inside looking for the opposition’s goal. The decision on the final profile will also likely depend on the tactical system that manager Xavi Hernandez wishes to use, given the fact that he has tended to lean towards a false-winger on occasions this season. In any case, there are several players on Deco’s agenda, some with more wing characteristics and others who ..read more

Journalist Oscar Pereiro has criticized Barcelona manager Xavi, saying that all he does is give excuses in the press conference.  “XAVI’s only style is EXCUSES at a press conference,” said Pereiro on El Chiringuito TV. Xavi will remain as the coach of Barcelona with the backing of the club’s management. He is known as one of the most divisive coaches, receiving mixed opinions from various stakeholders.  Although he secured the league title last season, this year has been less successful, falling short of expectations both in terms of trophies won and the overall quality of play. Is ..read more

We are only a handful of matchdays away from the conclusion of the 2023/24 season and as Barcelona gear up for the new campaign, the management is said to be assessing player performances and strategizing to build the strongest squad possible. Throughout the season, Xavi expressed his satisfaction with the emergence of players from La Masia, namely Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Hector Fort among others. These players have played an essential role in helping the team navigate financial constraints that limited the club’s ability to sign new players during the season. Xavi’s reliance on players ..read more

Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain are expected to pose a big challenge for Xavi and Barcelona during the summer transfer market. Since the Ligue 1 team is expected to lose Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, they are expected to reinforce their attack and if a report from SPORT is to be believed, most of the players Enrique is targeting happen to be in Barcelona’s orbit. It is no secret that Barcelona want to enter the summer transfer market ready to strengthen the team. Most of the preparation is already in place since the team knows which players it wants and has had direct conversations to see ..read more

Nico Williams is back on the agenda at FC Barcelona heading into the summer transfer window, with the Catalans looking for a new left-winger. The Spanish international is seen as a great fit for the profile that the Blaugrana are looking for, with manager Xavi Hernandez also preferring the Athletic Club ace over some other targets. Williams signed a new contract with Athletic Club last year, and it was believed that the deal consisted of a release clause worth €50 million. Williams’ release clause higher than €50 million However, now, Mundo Deportivo reports that Nico Williams’ actual release ..read more

After sending Sergino Dest on loan to PSV Eindhoven last summer, FC Barcelona were happy with the full-back’s performances in the Netherlands. After all, PSV have a €10 million buy option for the USMNT star at the end of the season, and everything suggested that the Eredivisie giants would trigger that clause in the summer. However, a season-ending injury suffered last month has derailed those plans. Dest suffered a serious knee injury which required surgery, ruling the right-back out of action for nine months until 2025. Despite that, PSV were said to be willing to sign Dest permanently, but ..read more

Only earlier today, FC Barcelona announced that Pau Cubarsi had signed a new contract until 2027 with a mammoth €500 million release clause. The new deal is indicative of the progress that the 17-year-old has made since breaking into the senior setup this season. Seen as one of the five ‘untouchables’ in the squad heading into the summer transfer window, Cubarsi is set for an even more prominent role next season. Girona dream of signing Cubarsi Despite the 17-year-old’s status as a first-team regular now cemented at Barcelona, their Catalan rivals, Girona, dream of signing Cubarsi on loan in ..read more

The two Joaos on loan at Barcelona have both left the Catalan administration in a dilemma over their future. Of the two, however, it is Cancelo who has made a stronger case to stay. Recent performances raised concerns within the fanbase, but it now appears that a decision has been reached as revealed by SPORT. The lone condition According to the outlet, both Xavi and Deco are in favour of Cancelo’s continuity next season. After all, he has been an undisputed starter for the team all season and has helped tremendously with his versatility. There is, however, a catch given the team’s trying eco ..read more

Just a while ago, reports emerged confirming that Guido Rodriguez is set to become the first summer signing for FC Barcelona in 2024. Indeed, the 30-year-old Argentine is understood to have signed a pre-contract agreement to join Barcelona as a free agent in July, after his contract with Real Betis expires. Now, Fabrizio Romano has corroborated the claims of an agreement between Rodriguez and Barcelona and provided further details about the situation. Agreement for two years with an option for another As per the update from Romano, Barcelona and Guido Rodriguez have had a verbal agreement in ..read more