Putellas says goodbye after 14 years
Alexia Putellas is leaving FC Barcelona. The two-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed her departure after a legendary 14-year spell at the club, 507 appearances, 232 goals, and more trophies than any Barça player in history, men's team included (6). She won 31 titles, including four Champions Leagues, surpassing Messi's 30 club trophies (6) (10). "Jetzt ist es soweit," she said in her farewell message (8). No destination has been confirmed, but the loss is seismic for the women's team.
Three more farewells possible Wednesday evening
Putellas' final home game is this evening against Real Sociedad in Liga F, and it could also be the last Barça appearance for Mapi León, Marta Torrejón, and Ona Batlle (3). All three are out of contract and negotiations have not produced agreements. The match is the penultimate round of the season, and the club is preparing a major send-off for the departing legend (2) (7).
Barça's Toni Fernández attracting attention
Toni Fernández, the 17-year-old attacker, looks set to leave Barça Atlètic this summer. Several clubs have enquired, and a sale or loan is likely, he has outgrown the reserve setup (5). Sergio Ramos is reportedly involved behind the scenes in trying to bring him to a specific destination (5).
Camp Nou in running for 2029 Champions League final
UEFA will decide on September 15 between Spotify Camp Nou and Wembley as the host venue for the 2029 men's Champions League final (9). Winning the bid would bring the final back to Barcelona for the first time since 1999.
Transfer notebook: Álvarez dream, Kiwior links, Remiro speaks
Julián Álvarez reportedly wants out of Atlético Madrid and sees Barcelona as his dream destination, but the price tag is €150m (13). Meanwhile, Barça are linked with a surprise move for former Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior as a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Bastoni (12). Elsewhere, Real Sociedad keeper Remiro addressed Barcelona interest after his Spain World Cup snub, saying: "En la vida hay que ser claro siempre y no cerrar puertas", in life you have to be clear and never close doors (14).
Real Madrid battling Barça for Spanish youth gems
Real Madrid are pushing hard to sign two highly rated young Spanish talents, and Barcelona are their main rival for both signatures (11). No names have surfaced yet, but the Clásico rivalry is already heating up off the pitch this summer.
