Women's Super League: Barcelona sign Manchester City's Kerolin
Barcelona has signed Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City on a contract lasting until 2030. The transfer fee is reported to be £1.3m, marking a record for a female Brazilian player.
Why it matters
This transfer reflects the growing financial investment and professionalization within women's football at the elite European club level.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Kerolin spent 18 months at Manchester City and won two major trophies
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter Published 4 August 2026 Barcelona have signed Brazil forward Kerolin from Women's Super League champions Manchester City on a contract running through to 2030.
The 26-year-old helped Andree Jeglertz's side win a first WSL title in a decade last season, adding the Women's FA Cup to a hugely successful campaign.
She scored nine goals and assisted five in 15 WSL appearances, including a memorable hat-trick against rivals Chelsea in February.
Reports suggest City have received around £1.3m from Barcelona for the transfer - the largest fee paid for a female Brazilian player.
Kerolin joined City from North Carolina Courage in January 2025 and had a contract with the club until 2028.
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