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Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football since 2022 and has been an avid football fanatic since 2010. He mainly covers on and off-field happenings taking place at Barcelona including transfer news, administrative changes, match reports, and any other eventful news coming out of the club for Barca News Network.

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund during the UEFA Champions league Matchday 7 of 8 Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 20th January 2026
Borussia Dortmund identify Karim Adeyemi replacement amid Barcelona talks – Report
The last two days have seen FC Barcelona closely linked with the German forward Karim Adeyemi and his signing is surprisingly looking...
Real Madrid unveil new signing Eden Hazard at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.
Eden Hazard compares Barcelona star to his younger self
After having showcased his abilities with FC Barcelona beyond any doubt during the last two years, the young winger Lamine Yamal now...
Deco, sporting director of FC Barcelona follows the press conference at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona will not change their top-priority transfer plans even if Adeyemi is signed – Report
The attack is one of the areas of their team that FC Barcelona are looking to strengthen the most in this summer...
LA CORUNA, SPAIN - JUNE 04: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz of Spain interact prior to the international friendly match between Spain and Iraq at Riazor Stadium on June 04, 2026 in La Coruna, Spain.
Nico Williams praises Barcelona star’s maturity: ‘He’s handling it really well’
After having starred for FC Barcelona for the last three years, Lamine Yamal is currently competing for the biggest trophy in international...
Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona overhaul physical department after Hansi Flick’s demand
FC Barcelona are set to make several changes to their team ahead of the 2026-27 season, during which they would once again...
A detail of a FC Barcelona badge during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona to face Nottingham Forest and Udinese in new preseason tournament
The plans for the upcoming preseason are already almost finalized at FC Barcelona. The Catalan club is set to restart training on...
Hansi Flick manager of Barcelona at kick off during the Champions League match between Newcastle United and Barcelona at St. James's Park, Newcastle, UK on 10 March 2026.
Hansi Flick could call up 10 academy players for Barcelona preseason
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Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick backs Barcelona move for Julian Alvarez
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National Coach Coach Hans-Dieter Hansi Flick GER, portrait, 79th DFB Cup Final, Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
Hansi Flick set for early Barcelona return before preseason begins
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Deco, sporting director of FC Barcelona follows the press conference at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona launch fresh move for Club Brugge wonderkid
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Gavi #9 of Spain warms up during the training at Baylor School on June 16, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Gavi’s message to Joao Cancelo fuels Barcelona return speculation
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Joao Cancelo #20 of Portugal speaks during the press conference of Portugal one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Joao Cancelo transfer to Barcelona gathering pace after World Cup exit
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Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona applauds the fans after the Copa Del Rey Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on March 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Marc Bernal set for key summer as Barcelona prepare for new season
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November 27, 2025, Villeneuve-D'ascq, France, France: Hakon ARNAR HARALDSSON of Lille and Sergi DOMINGUEZ of Dinamo Zagreb during the UEFA Europa League, League Phase MD5 match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and GNK Dinamo Zagreb at Pierre Mauroy Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Villeneuve-d'ascq near Lille, France.
Barcelona monitoring former defender Sergi Dominguez amid transfer interest
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Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona show their support from the stands during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou on November 29, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Fermin Lopez reaches new milestone in Barcelona injury recovery – Report
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February 20, 2022, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain: ALEX REMIRO (1) of Real Sociedad during the La Liga Santander match between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad at San Mames stadium.
Barcelona keeping close watch on Spanish veteran despite settled goalkeeping plans – Report
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Gavi #9 of Spain warms up during the training at Baylor School on June 16, 2026 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi sends clear message about Julian Alvarez
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Mikel Oyarzabal #21 of Spain is seen during the warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mikel Oyarzabal responds to Barcelona transfer speculation
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Thiago Alcantara FC Bayern Munich with daughter on arm thanks fans, Allianz Arena, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
Former Barcelona midfielder and coach reflects on working with Lamine Yamal and Hansi Flick
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Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona weighing two academy goalkeepers for third-choice role – Report
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