Barcelona Plans €180 Million Transfers for Bastoni, Alvarez

Barcelona concluded the 2025 summer transfer window with three key signings—Joan García, Marcus Rashford, and Roony Bardghji—strengthening their squad despite financial constraints. García, acquired for €25 million, is seen as the goalkeeper of the future to eventually succeed Marc-André ter Stegen, while Rashford and Bardghji add attacking options to Hansi Flick's team. The club is now prioritizing contract renewals for two important players, Frenkie de Jong and Eric García, with negotiations progressing well as both are central to Flick's plans. Looking ahead to the 2026 summer transfer window, Barcelona is preparing a major investment of up to €180 million targeting Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni and Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez to reinforce defense and attack, aiming to build a new defensive pillar and find a long-term replacement for striker Robert Lewandowski. This strategy signals Barcelona's intent to return to the top of European football by strengthening key positions and securing the continuity of essential squad members.