Ahmad Sarmad Ansari

Ahmad Sarmad Ansari has been covering Spanish football as a writer for Sempre Barca since 2022 and has been an avid football fanatic since 2010. He mainly covers on and off-field happenings taking place at Barcelona including transfer news, administrative changes, match reports, and any other eventful news coming out of the club.

SANTANDER, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Jules Kounde during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Racing de Santander and FC Barcelona at El Sardinero on January 15, 2026 in Santander, Spain.
26-year-old Barcelona star attracts interest from Manchester United and Arsenal – Report
Ferran Torres has been one of the FC Barcelona players who have been linked with a move away from the Blaugrana club...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 05: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on October 05, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
PSG and AC Milan circle if Barcelona pass on Rashford deal
The next few months are going to be crucial for clubs across Europe as the 2025-26 season nears its conclusion. FC Barcelona...
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona defender shuts door on Premier League move
Alejandro Balde has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most promising full-backs. Over the past few seasons, the young Barcelona full-back...
March 15, 2026, Barcelona, Barcelona, SPAIN: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates a goal during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on March 14, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joao Cancelo may have to make two sacrifices to join Barcelona as €15m hurdle remains
FC Barcelona strengthened their squad in the winter transfer window by bringing in Joao Cancelo on loan from Al-Hilal for the remainder...
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates after teammate Francesco Acerbi scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Inter Milan keen on Barcelona duo amid Bastoni talks – Report
The Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni is increasingly emerging as one of the leading candidates to strengthen FC Barcelona ahead of the upcoming...
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 06: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates after teammate Francesco Acerbi scores his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Barcelona confident Bastoni pursuit is ‘under control’ as player aligns with Camp Nou move
Barcelona are stepping up plans to reinforce their defence ahead of the summer transfer window, with Inter Milan centre back Alessandro Bastoni...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal, completing his hat-trick, during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio La Cartuja on December 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona weigh contract renewal or sale for 26-year-old player – Report
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona monitoring three candidates for potential left-back signing
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Alejandro Balde of FC Barcelona looks on as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona at crossroads over 22-year-old defender’s long-term future
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona yet to decide on €27m Manchester City star as Mendes pushes and Deco asks for more time
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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona looks on during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Newcastle United at St James' Park on September 17, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Major claim about Robert Lewandowski’s Barcelona future emerges in Poland
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March 26, 2026, Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland: Scorer ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI of Poland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier semi-final match Poland vs Albania in Warsaw. March 26, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.
Juventus scout in Warsaw watches Barcelona forward shine against Albania amid contract uncertainty
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MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
‘I’m very sad‘ — Ronald Araujo laments Barcelona vice-captain’s injury blow
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Raphinha of FC Barcelona applauds the fans after the Copa Del Rey Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou on March 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
€40m Barcelona star tipped as leading alternative as Raphinha ruled out for five weeks
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 07: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final match between Barcelona and Athletic Club at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 07, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
WhatsApp message that changed Fermin Lopez’s career at FC Barcelona
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona eye ‘another Cancelo-esque’ full-back as Deco plans flank reinforcements – Report
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 28: Jan Virgili of RCD Mallorca looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Mallorca and Real Sociedad at Estadio de Son Moix on February 28, 2026 in Mallorca, Spain.
‘It would be hard to say no‘ — Mallorca winger leaves door open for potential Barcelona return
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, applauds his team during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on November 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Nearly 300 goals and counting – Barcelona on fire under Flick
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Gareth Bale during Saturday afternoon greensomes of the Icons Series 'Reignwood Icons of Football 2026' hosted at Robinswood Golf Club in Bangkok, Thailand.
‘A contender for the title‘ – Former Real Madrid winger tips Barcelona for European glory after Newcastle win
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘It was for him‘ — Fermin Lopez explains Messi-inspired celebration after scoring for Barcelona vs Newcastle United
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