Barcelona Atletic signs defender Javi Castro and striker Ignasi Quer

Barcelona Atletic has announced the signings of defender Javi Castro and striker Ignasi Quer. Castro, a 19-year-old from Real Mallorca, has signed a two-year deal to strengthen the team's defense. Quer joins on a free transfer from CE L'Hospitalet and netted 20 goals last season. Their arrivals come after coach Juliano Belletti let five players go last month. Barcelona Atletic will begin their preseason on July 20.

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