# Barcelona signs Kerolin in record-breaking transfer

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barcelona-womens-record-signing-of-kerolin
> Updated: 2026-08-10T22:42:31.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 3.

On 4 August 2026, FC Barcelona confirmed the signing of 26-year-old Brazilian forward Kerolin Nicoli from Manchester City on a four-year contract through 2030. The reported €1.2 million fee (about R$ 7 million) with add-ons set multiple records: it is the highest amount Barcelona has ever paid for a women’s player, the most expensive sale in Manchester City Women’s history, and the largest fee ever paid for a Brazilian female footballer, surpassing the previous record held by Amanda Gutierrez. The deal also became the costliest transfer in the Women’s Super League.

Barcelona described Kerolin as “one of the most exciting attacking players in world football,” praising her dribbling, speed and goal-scoring instincts. The transfer signals the club’s ambition to remain at the top by breaking its previous internal transfer ceiling. Kerolin arrived following a successful 2025-26 season with City, where she won the Women’s Super League and the English Cup.

Her move highlights a broader market trend where the value of international transfers for Brazilian players has increased by approximately 170% since 2024. Kerolin’s career has been marked by significant resilience, having overcome a childhood battle with osteomyelitis, a two-year doping violation suspension in 2018, and a serious knee injury. Her high-profile signing follows a strong performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

## Claims

- Kerolin transferred from Manchester City Women to FC Barcelona Femení on 4 August 2026. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The transfer fee was €1.2 million (approximately R$7 million). (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The fee makes Kerolin the most expensive Brazilian female footballer ever. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The fee is the highest sale in Manchester City Women’s history. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The fee is the largest amount Barcelona has ever paid for a women’s player. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Kerolin signed a contract with Barcelona until 2030. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- Kerolin helped Manchester City win the English Cup and the Women’s Super League in the previous season. (corroborated by 20 sources)
- The previous record for a Brazilian female player was Amanda Gutierres sold for US$1.1 million in October 2025. (corroborated by 20 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Kerolin sets record for Brazilian women's football with Barcelona transfer

Brazilian forward Kerolin has set a record for Brazilian women's football with a 1.2 million euro transfer to FC Barcelona, highlighting a 170% surge in international transfer values for players from Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerolin-sets-record-for-brazilian-womens-football-with-barcelona-transfer

### 2026-08-04: Barcelona signs Brazilian striker Kerolin for record €1.2 million

Barcelona has signed Brazil’s Kerolin from Manchester City for a record €1.2 million, the highest fee for a women’s player at the club and the biggest sale for City, with a contract through 2030.

62 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelona-women-sign-brazilian-forward-kerolin-nicoli-to-record-deal

### 2026-07-22: Barcelona seals record €1.5 million signing of Brazil forward Kerolin

Barcelona signed Brazil forward Kerolin from Manchester City for €1.5 million, a record deal making her the most expensive Brazilian woman footballer and third‑biggest women’s transfer ever.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barcelona-signs-brazilian-striker-kerolin-for-record-15-million-deal

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