Barcelona signs Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for record fee
Barcelona has acquired Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City in a deal reported to be worth approximately £1.25 million. The transfer sets a new record for both the buying club and the Women’s Super League in terms of a fee received for a player sale.
Barcelona has officially secured the transfer of 26-year-old Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City. While the club has not publicly disclosed the exact financial terms of the agreement, reports indicate the deal is valued at approximately £1.25 million. This figure marks a significant milestone in women's football, representing the highest transfer fee ever received by a Women’s Super League (WSL) club.
The transaction establishes a new club-record purchase for Barcelona. Furthermore, the fee surpasses previous high-profile transfers within the English league, including the £1 million deal for Olivia Smith’s move to Arsenal in 2025 and Melvine Malard’s £850,000 transfer from Manchester United to Chelsea. Kerolin, a key member of the Manchester City squad that secured both the WSL title and the Women’s FA Cup during the previous season, is expected to bolster Barcelona’s attacking options as they continue to compete at the highest level of European football.
📡 Media Analysis
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Focused on the financial significance of the transfer within the context of the women's game.
"eclipses the £1m that Liverpool received"
✓ Only outlet to report: Provided specific comparative data on previous WSL transfer records to contextualize the fee.
🔍 What Nobody's Reporting
- ·Lack of comment or official statement from either Barcelona or Manchester City regarding the player's departure or arrival.
- ·No information provided regarding the length or terms of Kerolin's new contract.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: The Guardian (B)