Barcelona surprise transfer market with two star signings

Barcelona have made surprising moves in the summer 2025 transfer window — the club that was expected to remain quiet has actively pursued star players.

After securing the domestic treble last season, Barcelona have acquired talented goalkeeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol for a transfer fee of 25 million euros. The 24-year-old shot-stopper is considered Spain’s future national team goalkeeper.

Not stopping there, the Catalan club has also reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Marcus Rashford — who will soon join the squad for their pre-season tour in East Asia.

These transfer activities demonstrate Barcelona’s grand ambitions, despite earlier expectations that the club would focus more on improving their financial situation rather than bringing in new players.