Barcelona have secured the signing of Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, locking him in with a contract running until 2031. The 18-year-old, who earned a spot in the 2025 European U17 Championship Best XI and netted three goals in fourteen Youth League appearances, is seen as a promising addition to the squad.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has departed the club’s training camp to finalize a loan move to Ajax. Although the deal is moving forward, Ter Stegen himself noted that “it is not all done yet,” indicating that negotiations are still underway.
In response to an injury to Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing Azzedine Ounahi, the Moroccan midfielder currently with Girona. Valued at around €30 million, Ounahi has attracted attention from multiple clubs, making him a notable target in this transfer window.
Transfer Market Moves and Team Updates
Adding to their transfer activity, Barcelona chose not to finalize a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford, despite his impressive contribution of 14 goals and 11 assists during his loan spell. Instead, the club signed Anthony Gordon to bolster their attacking options. Commenting on this decision, Hansi Flick acknowledged that the team “will miss” Rashford’s presence.
Barcelona’s forward Ferran Torres, whose contract is entering its final year, has caught the eye of several clubs this summer. Notably, Arsenal and Tottenham have joined Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid in monitoring the player’s situation.
On the topic of officiating, UEFA has issued a directive clarifying that any handball committed inside a team’s own penalty box during open play must be penalized with a penalty kick. This ruling has reignited discussions around a controversial moment in the Champions League where Barcelona was denied a spot-kick against Atlético Madrid.
Adding to the squad’s youthful promise, 16-year-old Ebrima Tunkara has emerged as a standout performer during Barcelona’s pre-season. The young talent impressed Hansi Flick and senior teammates alike with his strength, technical skills, and notable display in the 2-2 draw against Birmingham City.
In a more personal revelation, Wojciech Szczesny admitted to battling a smoking addiction, describing it as a “terrible” weakness he is “not even prepared to fight.” Despite this, Szczesny expressed his fondness for Barcelona and its supporters, emphasizing his emotional connection to the club.