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.

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.
Barcelona continue to consider Mallorca forward as a low-cost alternative for the left wing
The left wing is one of the areas of their team for which FC Barcelona would have to make some decisions in...
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.
Another avenue closes for Marcus Rashford as his future at Barcelona remains uncertain
Although he has had quite a good loan season with FC Barcelona, the future of the English forward Marcus Rashford remains highly...
Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.
Jorge Mendes still working to get Manchester City star his desired move to Barcelona
Several big names in European football are facing quite uncertain futures as the 2025-26 season approaches its end, and some of these...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Barcelona eye David Boly in potential ‘Dro Fernandez revenge’ on PSG
Although they play in different domestic leagues, the rivalry between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain has grown to a significant extent in...
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 uneasy as Barcelona interest in 28-year-old Premier League defender grows amid Bastoni talks
FC Barcelona are seemingly keen to strengthen their defense in the upcoming summer transfer window, and for this purpose, they are being...
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.
Two Barcelona stars set for medical clearance ahead of Osasuna clash – Report
The 2025-26 season is in its very last stages, but even in this part of the campaign, FC Barcelona had to contend...
December 6, 2025, Sevilla, Spain, Spain: Natan BERNARDO DE SOUZA of Real Betis Balompie during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and FC Barcelona at Estadio La Cartuja on December 06, 2025 in Sevilla, Spain.
25-year-old La Liga defender emerges as latest low-cost centre-back option offered to Barcelona
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain.
Barcelona defender returns to contention after long injury spell
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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.
Saudi clubs revive interest in Barcelona captain ahead of summer window
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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.
Barcelona expect double celebration with La Liga title and Flick renewal
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona.
Deco transfer plans at risk as Barcelona success across sections creates FFP complications
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Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati celebrating after scoring a gaol for AS Monaco.
Monaco spell revives Ansu Fati but Barcelona stance remains unchanged
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona reacts as team mates Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Gerard Martin acknowledge the fans following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
This is how Barcelona share the goals this season with three stars taking centre stage
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Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Barcelona line up 28-year-old World Cup winner as alternative to Alessandro Bastoni
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates the victory in 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.
Juventus line up meeting with Barcelona star’s agent amid contract renewal doubts
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea speaks to the media during a Chelsea Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England ahead of Chelsea vs FC Barcelona.
€50m Chelsea star linked with Barcelona as defensive reshuffle looms – Report
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Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati celebrating after scoring a gaol for AS Monaco.
Ansu Fati ‘happy’ at Monaco as father reveals desire for permanent stay
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Joan Garcia of FC Barcelona pauses for a drink during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Garcia poised to overtake Thibaut Courtois in Zamora rankings
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 09: Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt is challenged by Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou on December 09, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
Marcus Rashford prioritises FC Barcelona stay over return to Manchester United – Report
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Robert Lewandowski hits new benchmark as Barcelona career overtakes Dortmund stint
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