Salma Paralluelo leaves Barcelona after four seasons

Barcelona announced on Tuesday that forward Salma Paralluelo is leaving after four seasons in which she won three Champions Leagues. The 22-year-old player scored 72 goals in 131 games with the Catalan club.

What happened?

Paralluelo's departure follows that of double Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas. Putellas is expected to sign with London City Lionesses.

Why is it important for Barcelona?

The forward was key in the team's recent dominance and won the World Cup with Spain in 2023. She won the Champions League in 2023 and 2024, and again in 2026 by defeating Lyon.

What comes next?

A restructuring is expected at the Catalan club, with defender Ona Batlle also close to leaving and expected to sign with Arsenal. In contrast, it is expected that forward Caroline Graham Hansen will stay.

The current situation of Barcelona is as follows: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 1st in La Liga | | Points | 94 pts | | Games played | 38 | | Recent form | LWLWW | | Goal difference | +59 | | Lead over second | 8 points over Real Madrid | | Last result | Valencia 3-1 Barcelona (2026-05-23) | | Recent form (last 5) | 2W-0D-3L (LLWWL, most recent first) |