Barcelona nears record deal for Man City's Kerolin in transfer

Barcelona is close to signing Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for €1.5m (£1.28m). This transfer would break Barcelona's previous record by over 200% and become the largest fee received by a Women's Super League (WSL) club. Kerolin, who joined City in January 2025, scored nine goals in 15 WSL matches last season, contributing to City's first league title since 2016. The move follows significant losses for Barcelona, including two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas leaving for London City Lionesses. Barcelona aims to strengthen its attack with this acquisition amid a shift in women's football dynamics.