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Bryan Zaragoza discusses Barcelona interest ahead of Bayern Munich transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Bryan Zaragoza discusses Barcelona interest ahead of Bayern Munich transfer

Summary

Bryan Zaragoza, currently on loan at Espanyol, revealed in an interview that he was close to joining Barcelona prior to his transfer to Bayern Munich from Granada. Zaragoza stated that there were contact discussions regarding the move, although nothing materialized. He emphasized his respect for Barcelona, citing Lionel Messi and Neymar as his idols. Zaragoza also spoke about his friendship with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, whom he knows from the national team. These comments come amid ongoing speculation regarding Zaragoza's future and Barcelona's interest in him as a potential alternative for Nico Williams in earlier transfer windows.

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By the Numbers

•Bryan Zaragoza confirmed talks with Barcelona before his Bayern Munich move.
•Zaragoza is on loan at Espanyol from Bayern Munich.
•He considers Messi and Neymar as football idols.
•Zaragoza shares a friendship with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
•Past links to Barcelona included potential interest as a replacement for Nico Williams.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Espanyol winger Bryan Zaragoza reveals he could have joined Barcelona: ‘There were contacts’

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Speaking in an interview on Cadena SER’s Que t’hi Jugues, RCD Espanyol winger Bryan Zaragoza has revealed that he was close to joining FC Barcelona in the past.The 25-year-old, who is on loan at E...
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