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Barcelona miss out on transfer target Ruud Nijstad as he signs new deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Barcelona miss out on transfer target Ruud Nijstad as he signs new deal

Summary

Ruud Nijstad has opted to extend his contract with FC Twente, rejecting interest from La Liga's Barcelona among others. The 18-year-old defender, who made 24 first-team appearances last season, will now stay in the Netherlands until at least June 2029. Nijstad's decision leaves Barcelona seeking alternatives as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.

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•Ruud Nijstad signs a contract with FC Twente until June 2029.
•Barcelona showed interest in the promising defender.
•Nijstad is considered a standout talent in the Eredivisie.
•He made 24 appearances for Twente in the last season.
•Barcelona will need to explore other targets this summer.

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La Liga giants Barcelona have missed out on a potential summer deal for FC Twente sensation Ruud Nijstad.This comes after the youngster made the call to continue his progression in his home country of...
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