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Barcelona enjoyed a tremendous campaign under Hansi Flick, winning the league, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de España. The German manager is now working to improve his squad ahead of the new season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have entered the race to sign Ansu Fati this summer. Elsewhere, Aston Villa have stepped up their pursuit of Lucas Chevalier.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from May 27, 2025.
Chelsea eyeing Ansu Fati
Chelsea are planning to take Ansu Fati to Stamford Bridge this summer, according to journalist Helena Condis. The Spanish forward's future at Barcelona is up in the air this summer after dropping down the pecking order under Hansi Flick.
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Fati managed just 11 appearances across competitions for the Catalans this season, only three of which were starts. He failed to register any goal contributions and is no longer indispensable at Camp Nou.
The LaLiga giants are well stocked in attack and can afford to let the 22-year-old leave this summer. AS Monaco are already in advanced talks with Barcelona to sign him on loan with an option to buy. Fati has apparently given his green light to the move, although Chelsea's entry is likely to complicate matters.
Aston Villa step up Lucas Chevalier pursuit
Aston Villa have identified Lucas Chevalier as a possible replacement for Emiliano Martinez, according to Sky Sports. The French custodian is apparently a target for Barcelona as well this year.
The Catalans are looking for a long-term replacement for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has suffered with injuries in recent years. The LaLiga champions are also sweating on the future of Wojciech Szczesny, whose contract expires next month.
The situation has prompted Barcelona to turn to Chevalier, who has registered 13 clean sheets from 48 games this season for Lille. However, Aston Villa are already in talks with the Frenchman's agents to secure a deal this summer. The 23-year-old is supposedly looking for a fresh challenge and is ready to join the Birmingham club.
Barcelona turned down chance to sign Joan Garcia early in his career
Barcelona rejected the chance to sign Joan Garcia when he was a teenager, according to former scout Carles Lopez. The incident occurred in 2016, when the Spanish custodian had just joined Espanyol's academy.
Speaking on SER Catalunya, Lopez revealed that the Catalans turned down the player due to his poor passing ability.
“Joan was agile, he had personality under the sticks and made game-saving stops, transmitting invulnerability. I absolutely fell in love with him and, without being a goalkeeping specialist, it was love at first sight,” said Lopez.
He continued:
“All these reports were put into a computer programme and the club’s line of thinking was that the goalkeeper should be able to play with his feet.”
He concluded:
“It’s possible to train them to have a good long pass, but if I have to stick with a goalkeeper who is barely 1.80m tall because he makes a slightly more angled pass but who will be vulnerable, I’ll never agree.”
Garcia has since developed into one of the best goalkeepers in LaLiga and is wanted at Camp Nou this summer.
