Spain defender Laia Aleixandri has returned to Barcelona on a free transfer after running down her contract with Manchester City, Catalan club have announced.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has already begun openly discussing his plan to bring in a leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid next summer.That’s according to

Center back Laia Aleixandri, 24, has officially signed her new contract with FC Barcelona, marking her return to the club eight seasons after departing its youth

Clément Lenglet has joined Atlético Madrid after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with Barcelona.

Former Manchester City defender Laia Aleixandri has completed her move to Spanish champions FC Barcelona.The Catalan club announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this

Just over two weeks on from clinching the Champions League, Luis Enrique's treble-winning team made light work of Atleti, who were reduced to 10 men late on, in their opening Group B match

Atletico Madrid finished third in La Liga last season and Diego Simeone will be keen to add to his squad this summer in order to close the gap to Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are already being linked with players ahead of the new season and we can’t wait to see what Simeone has up his sleeve in 2025-26.