Barcelona closing in on record-breaking Kerolin deal
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Barcelona are nearing a €1.28m deal for Manchester City forward Kerolin, which would be a record transfer in women's football.
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Attributed to original sourceBarcelona are close to signing Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m).
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What happened
Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Manchester City forward Kerolin for a fee around €1.28m. The transfer would break the women's football transfer record, currently held by Chelsea's signing of Mayra Ramirez from Levante for around €450,000. Kerolin has been a key player for Manchester City in the Women's Super League and previously played in the NWSL. The deal is reportedly close to completion and would represent a significant statement of intent from Barcelona's women's team.
Chance analysis
This is a landmark transfer for women's football, with Barcelona willing to nearly triple the previous world record fee. Kerolin brings versatility and goal-scoring threat in attack. The move signals Barcelona's continued dominance-building in the Liga F and their ambitions in the Champions League. For Manchester City, losing a key forward weakens their WSL squad depth.
Barcelona's attack is strengthened considerably while Manchester City lose a key forward asset.
If completed, Kerolin's arrival significantly boosts Barcelona's attacking options while weakening Manchester City's forward line for the WSL season.