Barcelona has entered the 2026/27 season as reigning La Liga champions and will have high hopes of building on their domestic success under the careful eye of manager Hansi Flick.
Now boasting a squad with no shortage of World Cup winning members following Spain's historic second victory in the summer, a new confidence will wash over the squad as they look to build on the domestic dominance that has seen three league titles in four years.
Without doubt, cup success in Spain and, more importantly, Europe, will be targeted. Falling to Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Copa del Rey were significant blows that will not be tolerated again.
However, an old foe is building something potentially menacing. The return of José Mourinho to Real Madrid, as well as multiple new signings, will give Barça plenty to contend with and the race for La Liga is set to be one of the most enticing for years.
This young and developing squad will improve year by year naturally, but Flick will know his side need to adapt and grow again, and quickly, if they are to hold off challengers in Spain and look to take down reigning European kings Paris Saint-Germain.
Financial constraints continue to shape every move in Catalonia, with La Liga's salary limit forcing the club to balance the books before registering new faces. Expect further business before the window shuts on September 1.
Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, GIVEMESPORT brings you every new signing and departure from the Camp Nou.
New Barcelona Signings 2026/27
|
Player |
Nationality |
Previous Club |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anthony Gordon |
England |
Newcastle United |
£69million |
|
Karim Adeyemi |
Germany |
Borussia Dortmund |
£18million |
|
Jesse Bisiwu |
Belgium |
Club Brugge |
£7.3million |
|
Rodri |
Spain |
Manchester City |
£65million |
|
Joao Cancelo |
Portugal |
Al Hilal |
Free |
|
Dominik Livakovic |
Croatia |
Fenerbahce |
£3million |
The most consequential signing of Barcelona's season came in the form of Rodri, who joined in a £65million deal from Manchester City. Spain's World Cup-winning captain had been heavily linked with Real Madrid, so Barca have stolen a march on their bitter rivals and landed arguably the best central midfielder in the world.
More big news this summer revolves around Barcelona's attack. After a successful loan spell for Marcus Rashford, the club has opted to bring in another English winger in the form of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon for £69million.
It represents the club's biggest spend on an individual signing since Frenkie de Jong arrived in 2019. Given the financial restrictions that have plagued them since 2020, Gordon represents a strong statement, and they will hope he can produce something similar to the 17 goals and five assists he managed in all competitions last season.
More attacking depth was acquired in the form of speedster Karim Adeyemi, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund for around £18million. The 24-year-old set a Bundesliga record with his speed of 36.65 km/h in 2023 and is capable of playing on either flank or centrally, as he racked up 10 goals and six assists in his final year with Die Borussen.
Belgian teen Jesse Bisiwu has arrived in a £7million move from Club Brugge, with big things expected from the Belgium youth international. João Cancelo, who managed 16 league appearances last season on loan, has made his move permanent, joining on a free transfer.
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Barcelona Departures 2026/27
|
Player |
Nationality |
New Club |
Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Robert Lewandowski |
Poland |
Chicago Fire |
Free |
|
Ansu Fati |
Spain |
AS Monaco |
£9.5million |
|
Iñaki Pena |
Spain |
Panathinaikos |
£2.5million |
|
Diego Kochen |
Spain |
Lyngby BK |
Loan |
|
Ander Astralaga |
Spain |
Atletico Madrileno |
Free |
|
Dani Rodriguez |
Spain |
Dinamo Zagreb |
Free |
|
Andres Cuenca |
Spain |
Como |
£300k |
|
Marc-Andre ter Stegen |
Germany |
Ajax |
Loan |
|
Ferran Torres |
Spain |
Paris Saint-Germain |
£43million |
|
Ronald Araujo |
Uruguay |
Liverpool |
Loan |
|
Joffre Torrents |
Spain |
Ajax |
£5milion |
|
Alexis Olmeda |
Spain |
Celta Fortuna |
Undisclosed |
|
Aron Yaakobishili |
Hungary |
Almeria |
Loan |
|
Tommy Marques |
Spain |
Braga |
£10million |
|
Hector Fort |
Spain |
Real Sociedad |
£7million |
The major news is that Robert Lewandowski has departed the club, exiting at the end of his contract for a new challenge in the MLS with Chicago Fire. His goals helped fire Flick's side to trophy success, netting 120 times in 193 games in all competitions.
Also exiting is academy graduate Ansu Fati after AS Monaco completed a move worth £9.5million. Despite a meteoric rise as a 17-year-old in the first-team, he managed just 86 league appearances in six seasons.
Whilst goalkeeping duo Iñaki Pena and Diego Kochen both departed, with the former heading to Panathinaikos for £2.5million while the other joined Lyngby BK on loan. Marc-Andre ter Stegen has also left the club, albeit on an ostensibly temporary move to Ajax on loan. Ter Stegen has been joined at Ajax by Jofre Torrents, with the Dutch side paying £4million for his services.
Despite his World Cup final Man of the Match performance, Ferran Torres has departed the club, joining Paris Saint-Germain in a £43million move. Former club captain Ronald Araujo has left on a temporary loan move to Liverpool.