Putellas, Batlle and León are gone: what will be left of Barcelona after latest exodus?

The European champions’ squad is falling apart … because of the men’s team’s struggles with financial fair playThe joy of lifting all four trophies in 2025-26 has been shortlived for Barcelona’s women’s team as they face a second consecutive summer exodus.If winning the Champions League is not enough to retain players then you have to wonder what is. Seven players have left the European champions so far with 19-year-old Renee van Asten from Ajax the only arrival.This is an extract from our free email about women’s football, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions.

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