Joan Anaya joins UE Sant Andreu after leaving FC Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
FC Barcelona has confirmed the transfer of 21-year-old defender Joan Anaya to UE Sant Andreu, a club in the Spanish third division. Anaya, who had been with Barcelona since 2015, could not secure a place in the first-team setup, despite training with the senior squad earlier this year. The agreement includes a clause allowing Barcelona to retain a percentage of any future sale. The club expressed gratitude for Anaya's dedication during his years at the academy.
- •Joan Anaya has signed with UE Sant Andreu.
- •He joined Barcelona's academy in 2015 from Reus Deportiu.
- •Anaya made 32 appearances for Barcelona Atletic.
- •Barcelona retains a sell-on percentage for future transfers.
- •The club wishes Anaya success in his new chapter.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona defensive talent leaves for Spanish third-division club
"FC Barcelona have officially announced that young defender Joan Anaya has left the club to sign for UE Sant Andreu.As part of the agreement with the Spanish third-division outfit, the Blaugrana will r...
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