FC Barcelona has made headlines once again with the announcement of the signing of attacker Raul Dacosta from SD Ponferradina. The Galician footballer will join Barca Atletic and sign a contract for the next two seasons, keeping him tied to the club until June 30, 2026. Dacosta has passed his medical tests and will begin training with the Blaugrana subsidiary under the supervision of Albert Sanchez. The official act of signing the contract is pending, but the player is already making preparations to join his new team.
This news comes after two other recent transfers by Barcelona. Mamadou Ibra Mbacke Fall has been signed permanently from Los Angeles FC after impressing during his loan spell with Barca Atletic. The Senegalese center back had raised hopes of possibly joining the first team, but the announcement of his permanent transfer has clarified his future with the club. Pau Victor, another loanee from Girona, has also been bought outright by Barcelona for a reported $2.7 million plus variables. He will provide competition for Robert Lewandowski and serve as a backup for the veteran striker.
Dacosta’s journey to Barcelona has seen him come through the academies of Celta Vigo, Real Madrid, and Espanyol before excelling in the Primer RFEF last season with three goals and six assists in 23 appearances. Like Pau Victor, he will need to prove himself to new coach Albert Sanchez in order to secure regular playing time. Barca Atletic’s season is set to begin on August 25 against Real Union, giving Dacosta an early opportunity to make an impact with his new team.
The signings of Dacosta, Mbacke, and Victor represent Barcelona’s efforts to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. With a new coach in Sanchez taking charge of the reserve team, these new additions will be looking to make a positive impression and contribute to the team’s success. Barcelona’s transfer activity in recent weeks has shown their commitment to building a competitive squad capable of challenging for titles at all levels of the club.
Fans will be eager to see how Dacosta, Mbacke, and Victor integrate into their respective teams and make an impact on the pitch. The competition for places in the first team and at the reserve level will only intensify as the new season approaches. With the preseason tour of the United States on the horizon, these new signings will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and earn a place in the squad for the upcoming campaign. Barcelona supporters will be hoping that these signings prove to be successful additions to the club as they look to achieve their goals in the upcoming season.
