Barcelona set to shed five players as Xavi oversees summer transfers

Mundo Deportivo reports that FC Barcelona is preparing to part ways with five members of the squad as part of the summer transfer plan under coach Xavi. The players most likely to leave are goalkeeper Marc‑André ter Stegen (who has a loan move to Ajax arranged), midfielder Marc Casado, full‑back Alejandro Balde, defender Ronald Araújo and forward Rúni.

The club has already seen the departures of Ansu Fati to Monaco for around €11 million and Inaki Pena to Panathinaikos for roughly €3 million. Barcelona’s management aims to rebuild the roster to regain a leading position in European football, with the transfer window expected to run until the end of August.