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.

Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona working on deal for Celta academy gem David Sueiro
FC Barcelona are looking set to have quite an ambitious summer transfer window this year, as they would try to strengthen several...
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Park on September 18, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Deco holds talks with agents of 25-year-old English winger as Barcelona explore summer move
The left-wing position seems to be a particularly prioritized area of attention for FC Barcelona as they go into the next summer...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 15: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou on March 15, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Agent rules out any Inzaghi request to sign Raphinha
With the summer transfer window approaching, several FC Barcelona players are once again being linked with moves away from the club. This...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona looks on during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona revive interest in 27-year-old La Liga right-back as a contingency if Kounde departs this summer
Several changes are expected to take place in the FC Barcelona defense in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Catalans are primarily...
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.
Bastoni return leaves Barcelona frustrated as exit push still missing
The Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni is clearly the highest-priority target for FC Barcelona ahead of the next season, as the Catalans would...
Caio Henrique of AS Monaco during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Arsenal FC and AS Monaco at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2024 in London, England.
28-year-old Brazilian full-back back on Barcelona radar as Cancelo deal hangs in balance
Although strengthening the center-forward and center-back positions is the top priority of FC Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window, the Catalans...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on December 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona ties with well-connected agency could unlock Julian Alvarez move – Report
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Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Bernardo Silva ‘80%’ close to Barcelona move as talks advance – Report
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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.
Marcus Rashford strengthens case for Barcelona stay with new role
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona is presented to the fans prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Como1907 at Estadi Johan Cruyff on August 10, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona midfield star marks 200-game milestone in La Liga vs Osasuna
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PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on May 02, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain.
‘At halftime, we figured out…‘ — Ferran Torres reflects on tactical adjustments in Barcelona win vs Osasuna
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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 25: Armando Gonzalez of Chivas gestures during the 17th round match between Chivas and Tijuana as part of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX at Akron Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico.
‘Yes, of course—who wouldn’t’ – Armando Gonzalez opens door to potential Barcelona move
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PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch after the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at Estadio El Sadar on May 02, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain.
‘We want 100 points‘ – Barcelona forward lays down club’s end-of-season challenge
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
‘We did our job‘ — Hansi Flick reacts after 2-1 Barcelona win vs Osasuna
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal from the penalty spot with teammate Roony Bardghji 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 would allow promising young forward to leave if a suitable offer arrives – Report
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Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Barcelona remains Bernardo Silva’s desired destination despite bombshell offer from Turkey
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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 11: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Spanish Super Cup Final between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Official: Barcelona announce squad for Osasuna clash
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 11: (L-R) FC Barcelona Football Coordinator Bojan Krkic, and FC Barcelona Director of Football Anderson Luis de Souza 'Deco' look on from the presidential box prior to the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona start contacts with promising Borussia Dortmund attacking talent
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Alejandro Remiro of Real Sociedad celebrates after Goncalo Guedes of Real Sociedad (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on January 18, 2026 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Real Sociedad offer a renewal to veteran goalkeeper linked with Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - December 20: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the La Liga match against Villarreal CF at Estadio de la Cerámica on December 20, 2025 in in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick talks Yamal, Raphinha, Bernal, Budimir ahead of Osasuna vs Barcelona
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