Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football as a writer for Barca News Network 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.

DARMSTADT, GERMANY - MARCH 16: Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Muenchen is challenged by Tim Skarke and Mathias Honsak of Darmstadt during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany.
Bayern Munich Director reveals Barcelona midfield target’s condition to renew
The one position that FC Barcelona want to strengthen going into the next season is that of the midfield pivot, and the...
France's midfielder Khephren Thuram (C) runs with the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualification football match between France and Netherlands at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on March 24, 2023.
Barcelona could pull pre-existing strings to land French pivot
As FC Barcelona continue to plan for the upcoming summer transfer window and the next season, one of the positions that the...
BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Xavi’s Barcelona fate to be determined in coming three weeks
It has been several weeks since Xavi Hernandez announced his decision to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, and...
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Hector Fort and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona look on during a pitch inspection prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Puyol’… 17-year-old Barcelona defensive gem names his idol
This season, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi have been the two youngsters who have taken FC Barcelona by storm. Both these players...
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Hector Fort and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona look on during a pitch inspection prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona starlet gains massive recognition from La Liga
The last month or so has been the stuff of dreams for the young FC Barcelona defender, Pau Cubarsi. He made himself...
Las Palmas' Spanish defender #15 Mika Marmol is challenged by Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder #14 Marcos Llorente during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and UD Las Palmas at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 17, 2024.
La Liga club interested in Spanish defender 50% owned by Barcelona
As the current international break comes to an end, there are only a few days left till FC Barcelona return to action...
Barcelona's Danish defender #15 Andreas Christensen (L) and Napoli's Slovak midfielder #68 Stanislav Lobotka vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 12, 2024.
Napoli star keeps his options open as Barcelona remains enticed
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Vitor Roque, Robert Lewandowski and Ilkay Gundogan of FC Barcelona look on from the substitute bench prior to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Unionistas and FC Barcelona at Campo de Futbol Reina Sofia on January 18, 2024 in Salamanca, Spain.
Atletico Madrid join Saudi clubs in race for veteran Barcelona ace
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HAMBURG, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Ronald Araújo of Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion on November 07, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.
Barcelona mainstay committed to the club amidst Bayern interest
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona and his team mate Hector Fort look on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona calm about teenage sensation’s continuity at the club
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona speaks to supporters prior the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona taking steps to keep Xavi associated with the club
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Poland's forward #09 Robert Lewandowski reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier play-off final first leg football match between Wales and Poland at the Cardiff City Stadium, in Cardiff, on March 26, 2024.
Barcelona ace to return from international duty with a knock to his thigh
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Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward #11 Nico Williams reacts to missing a goal opportunity during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) quarter final football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on January 24, 2024.
Barcelona still hopeful of signing €50 million-rated La Liga forward
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MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 09: Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
Barcelona trying to convince €75m midfield target to run out his current contract
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Barcelona target Aleix Garcia
Barcelona midfield target attracting Premier League, Bundesliga interest
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Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye during International duty with Senegal national football team.
French club to make another bid for rising Barcelona defender
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates after his teammate Robert Lewandowski (not pictured) scored their team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Arsenal interested in Man City fullback on-loan at Barcelona
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Real Madrid's Spanish defender Dani Carvajal holds a press conference at the Real Madrid Sport City in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid on November 28, 2023 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League first round group C football match between Real Madrid CF and SSC Naples.
Three Barcelona pearls praised by Real Madrid captain – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona star returns from international duty with physical concerns
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Agent rules out a loan for €40m-rated Barcelona striker
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