Michel Durant

1 day ago | barcauniversal.com | Michel Durant

The spree of contract extensions at the youth level continues at FC Barcelona as Baba Kourouma has become the latest La Masia gem to pen a new deal with the club. Indeed, following the contract extensions of youngsters like Aron Yaakobishvili, Jofre Torrents, and Brian Farinas, the Catalans have secured the future of Kourouma, who has signed his first professional contract after turning 16 years old in February.

1 day ago | barcauniversal.com | Michel Durant

After spending most of the season sidelined due to an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery, followed by two separate muscular setbacks, Andreas Christensen is finally back in action. The Danish centre-back had only played in the opening match of La Liga against Valencia before his comeback in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan on 30 April, when he played seven minutes as a substitute. Since then, Christensen has steadily increased his involvement.

1 day ago | barcauniversal.com | Michel Durant

Signing a top-quality right-back has emerged as one of the main objectives for FC Barcelona heading into the summer transfer window. The plan is to bring in someone who can push Jules Kounde and compete for the starting spot, with Hansi Flick still not fully won over by youngster Hector Fort. Bayer Leverkusen ace Jeremie Frimpong, to that end, has emerged as the main target with the coaching staff and the sporting department in agreement over the Dutchman.

1 day ago | barcauniversal.com | Michel Durant

As FC Barcelona get set to take on RCD Espanyol on Thursday, the latter club’s No. 1, Joan Garcia, is currently the most talked-about goalkeeper in La Liga, and arguably across Europe. The 24-year-old Spanish ace has been statistically outstanding this season – leading La Liga in total saves with 138 while ranking second across Europe. Naturally, Garcia has become one of the most sought-after players in European football, with some of the most elite teams keeping an eye on him.

1 day ago | barcauniversal.com | Michel Durant

After securing the renewals of Aron Yaakobishvili and Jofre Torrents earlier this month, FC Barcelona have now tied down yet another La Masia jewel to a new contract. Indeed, the Blaugrana have officially confirmed that midfield prodigy Brian Farinas has signed a new contract with the club until 2028. “FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Brian Farinas for a contract extension, which will keep him at the Club for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2028,” the statement from the club read.