Latest Barcelona Womenโs transfer news: departures like Lucy Bronze, new signings, and new coach Pere Romeu as the team aims to stay dominant in womenโs football.
Summer 2024 is shaping up to be full of changes for Barcelona Womenโs team, with several confirmed transfers and rumors suggesting further transformations in the squad.
ย Barcelona womenโs transfer market: departures
- Lucy Bronze: The English defender, who made 70 appearances and scored five goals during her two seasons with Barcelona, will leave the club at the end of June. Arriving from Manchester City in 2022, Bronze significantly contributed to the clubโs success, winning various Liga F and Champions League titles. According to market rumors, her next destination could be Arsenal. In the official statement from Barcelona Womenโs team, it reads: โSeven titles out of eight possible. This is the legacy left to FC Barcelona by one of the best defenders in the history of womenโs football. The club wishes Lucy Bronze good luck and success in her new phase, both personally and professionally.โ
- Mariona Caldentey and Sandra Panos: Both players will conclude their contracts with Barcelona and leave the club. Caldentey and Panos have been key figures in the teamโs recent victories.
- Asisat Oshoala: The Nigerian forward left Barcelona in February to join Bay FC. Her departure represents a significant loss for the clubโs attack.
ย Barcelona womenโs transfer market: signings
- Ona Batlle: Barcelona has strengthened its defense by signing right-back Ona Batlle from Manchester United. The Spanish international was added to the squad last summer and is expected to take on an even more central role with Lucy Bronzeโs departure.
Coach
- Pere Romeu: With Jonatan Giraldez leaving to join Washington Spirit, Barcelona announced Pere Romeu as the new head coach. Romeu, 30, will bring new ideas and strategies to the club, aiming to keep Barcelona at the top of European womenโs football.
Rumors
- Besides Lucy Bronzeโs potential move to Arsenal, there are other market rumors suggesting both incoming and outgoing transfers. Barcelona Feminino continues to monitor the market to further strengthen the team, aiming to maintain its dominance both nationally and internationally.
Womenโs Barcelona is facing a period of transition with important changes in the team and technical staff. Despite significant departures, the Catalan club continues to work to maintain a competitive squad ready for new challenges.