Barcelona announced on Tuesday the arrival of Manchester City forward Kerolin, who has signed a four-year deal with Barça Femení in a club record transfer for the women’s team.
According to reports, Barça signed Kerolin for €1.2 million, a figure that could rise to €1.5 million depending on performance bonuses. It’s the highest transfer fee for a Brazilian player in women’s football history.
The winger had an excellent
18 months at Man City after spending three years in the United States, and arrives at Barça entering her prime at the age of 26.
Kerolin is a classic winger with great pace, dribbling and playmaking, and has a strong goal and assist record in every stop of her career.
This is the third signing made by Barça Femení this summer, with young center-backs Martina Fernández and Renee Van Asten announced a couple of weeks ago.
Barça have lost some big names in this window with the departures of Mapi León, Ona Batlle, Salma Paralluelo and the GOAT Alexia Putellas, but have made some smart signings so far and will remain very competitive next season.
