Three in, many out – Rating Barcelona’s 2025 summer transfer window | OneFootball

Barcelona did not have a very active transfer window this summer, and in hindsight, did not hit many of the targets they had planned.

The biggest dealbreaker, needless to say, was their inability to return to the 1:1 Fair Play rule, which they were confident of achieving.

In the end, the La Liga champions managed to make one revolutionary recruitment in the form of a new goalkeeper and brought in two new backup forwards to add depth to the squad.

The departures front, needless to say, was far more active as the club looked to push out as many sales as possible to improve their financial situation and get closer to the elusive 1:1 rule.

Some departures, however, were unplanned and came out of the blue. Others, like Oriol Romeu, had their contract terminated, while names like Clement Lenglet left the club permanently after a loan away.

Barça Universal brings you the overall ratings of Barcelona’s moves this summer and how each transaction stands after the completion of the transfer window.

Arrivals

Joan Garcia

Barcelona’s first signing of the summer was that of Joan Garcia, Espanyol’s talented goalkeeper, who Hansi Flick viewed to be the perfect long-term candidate for the Catalans.

The investment made to acquire the player was €25 million as the club triggered his release clause to make him their new starting goalkeeper. If the early signs are anything to go by, the player has it in him to go down as one of Barcelona’s best in the department.

Through pre-season and the opening phase of the league, Garcia has shone with the ball at his feet and acted like a veteran sweeper-keeper with his decision-making.

His shot-stopping, meanwhile, has been exceptional, and he was the sole reason Barcelona walked away with at least a point in their latest league outing against Rayo Vallecano.

Transfer rating: 9

Roony Bardghji

The team’s second signing of the summer was the Swedish wonder kid Roony Bardghji, a player who has generated massive excitement in recent years and who the club saw as a perfect option to stabilise the right wing.

Costing just a little over €2 million, the Blaugrana did not have to shell out much to bring the player in, and it is expected to serve as a deputy to Lamine Yamal for the ongoing season as they play in the same position.

The team’s registration struggles made it difficult for the player to enjoy his official debut so far, and he is expected to feature in some capacity in the first game after the break.

If pre-season is anything to go by, however, the player is well-versed with possession-based football and can be a strong threat down the flank, especially in combination play. He will find it hard to be a starter, but he can be a potent force off the bench.

Transfer rating: 7

Marcus Rashford

Yet to make an impact. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

The Manchester United star was Barcelona’s solution to the problem on the left wing, a department where Flick seriously saw the need for a new player to rotate with Raphinha.

Given his situation in England prior to the move, Rashford spent the first few weeks at the club getting back up to speed, and the entire pre-season campaign saw him slowly find his footing back.

His performances in the league so far, however, have not been half as impressive. In two cameos and one appearance as a starter, the Englishman has not looked as dangerous as he can, and it is clear that he must move up a few levels if he is to demand any serious role.

Transfer rating: 6.5

Departures

Ansu Fati

After another season where he did not enjoy the prominence he wished for, the La Masia star opted for the exit door from the club of his dreams to thrive under a new manager.

The receiving club, on this occasion, was AS Monaco, who signed him on a season-long loan with a purchase clause set at €11 million.

Barcelona, needless to say, benefited from the operation as Fati was one of the highest-paid members of the squad, and his departure cleared up much-needed space on the salary bill.

After all, Hansi Flick did not count on him, given his inconsistency, and he has, in fact, not yet made his debut for his new club surprisingly.

Transfer rating: 7

Inigo Martinez

The most devastating exit of them all for Barcelona this summer was that of Inigo Martinez, a player who appeared untransferable even at the beginning of the window.

Martinez was a bona fide starter under the German manager and one of the most loved presences in the dressing room. His leadership on the field, meanwhile, was unparalleled, and it is clear that Barcelona still face the void left by his departure.

Inigo’s departure came out of the blue. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

In a financial sense, the move worked out well for Joan Laporta and Co. as they got his salary off the wage bill. However, to lose a starter on a free transfer is gutting, especially when it is one of Martinez’s level. In the end, however, it was the player’s desire.

Transfer rating: 6

Hector Fort

Fort left Barcelona on deadline day – after links to Mallorca, he eventually signed for Elche on a season-long loan deal. There is, however, no option to buy included.

With Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia his top choice right-backs by some distance, Flick did not see any clear role for the youngster and thus urged him to leave the club for regular minutes.

Over the next year, the player will hope to take a step forward with regular minutes and earn a place back in Catalonia, while Barcelona also stand to gain as they drop his salary from the bill – enabling the first-team registration of Marc Bernal.

Transfer rating: 7

Inaki Pena

The 26-year-old goalkeeper saw no future at the club after the arrival of Joan Garcia and understandably opted to leave the club. However, he is still a Barcelona player as he extended his deal with the club and left on loan to join Elche.

The situation, needless to say, is a win-win for all parties involved. While the player can further his development at his new club, Barcelona keep him contractually bound and no longer risk losing him for free in the short term.

Transfer rating: 8

Pau Victor

The striker was one of the first players to leave Barcelona in the summer and joined SC Braga for a fee of €12 million with €3 million in add-ons.

While Victor was a valuable player for Flick last season in a rotational sense, his departure only made sense considering that the manager saw Ferran Torres to be a better fit in the role.

So far, Victor has done well to adapt to his new team and is reaping the rewards. Barcelona, meanwhile, will be happy with the fee they raked in for a bench player to aid their financial situation.

Transfer rating: 8

Pablo Torre

The young midfielder left Barcelona unable to sustain the devastating competition at the club and joined Mallorca on a permanent transfer. His new club shelled out €5 million for 50% of his rights.

In today’s inflated transfer market and given the player’s quality, it is safe to say that Barcelona allowed him to leave for a bargain fee and could well have stood their ground for a greater return. The business, thus, was not great from their end.

However, the fact that they retain 50% of his rights and have a reasonable buyback clause means the Catalans still retain some degree of control over his future.

Transfer rating: 5

Conclusion

Without a doubt, Joan Garcia is the signing of the summer for Barcelona and could prove to be a bargain at €25 million in the current inflated market.

Getting rid of players not in Flick’s plans allowed Barça to generate some much-needed salary space as well, although Inigo Martinez’s exit hurts the team to an extent. Not having a left-footed centre-back to replace the veteran could also become a concern.

But the club did well to keep hold of Fermin Lopez and Marc Casado, amidst strong interest. The squad has been improved in terms of quality and depth, setting up a platform for Flick to lead the team to further glory.