Barcelona striker target Junior Kroupi to miss 3-4 months due to injury

2 sources1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Barcelona striker target Junior Kroupi to miss 3-4 months due to injury
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Junior Kroupi, a target for Barcelona, will be sidelined for three to four months following surgery for a broken bone in his foot. The Bournemouth forward sustained the injury during training in Austria. Barcelona had been considering Kroupi as an alternative to Julián Álvarez but will have to explore other options now that the transfer window is closing. Bournemouth has indicated that Kroupi is not for sale, and any potential moves may be delayed until next year.

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  • Kroupi undergoes surgery on a foot injury.
  • The injury occurred during pre-season training in Austria.
  • Barcelona views Kroupi as an alternative to Julián Álvarez.
  • Bournemouth is not considering selling Kroupi at this time.
  • Next steps for Barcelona include searching for other striker options.
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  • 5:39 PMYahoo SportsSpurs target Kroupi out for 3-4 months with foot injury
  • 5:12 PMYahoo SportsBarcelona target Junior Kroupi out 3-4 months with foot injury
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