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Barcelona signs forward Kerolin from Manchester City

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:35 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Barcelona signs forward Kerolin from Manchester City

Summary

Barcelona has confirmed the signing of Brazilian international Kerolin from Women's Super League champions Manchester City. The move, announced on August 4, 2026, sees Kerolin join Barcelona on a contract that runs until 2030. During her time at City, she contributed significantly by scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 15 WSL appearances. The transfer fee is reported to be around £1.3 million, marking it as the highest paid for a female Brazilian player. Kerolin's addition comes as Barcelona navigates losses from key players this summer, including Alexia Putellas and Mapi Leon. Manchester City has also bolstered its squad with the acquisition of England's Beth Mead.

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By the Numbers

•Kerolin joins Barcelona from Manchester City on a long-term deal.
•She scored nine goals for City last season, helping them win the WSL title.
•The transfer fee is approximately £1.3 million, a record for a female Brazilian player.
•Barcelona has recently lost prominent players, prompting this recruitment.
•City has signed Beth Mead to enhance their attacking lineup.

Latest Updates

3:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Kerolin failed to report for pre-season at Manchester City before Barcelona switch
11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Femení sign Kerolin from Man City in club record transfer
8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kerolin departs WSL champions Man City in record move to Barcelona
3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona
3:27 PMBBC Sport — Man City lose forward Kerolin to Barcelona

What they're saying

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City taken aback by forward’s absence from training WSL champions yet to publish any reference to move The Brazil forward Kerolin failed to report back for pre-season training at Manchester City in July before her transfer to Barcelona had been agreed, the Guardian has learned. Barcelona announced their lucrative signing of the 26-year-old on Tuesday but, as of Thursday afternoon, Manchester City were still yet to publish any reference to the transfer nor comment on the move. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Exclusive by Tom Garry

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In January 2025, Manchester City fans were excited by the arrival of Brazil international forward Kerolin. After 18 months, she’s saying goodbye to the club with a record transfer to Spanish giants ...
— Yahoo Sports