FC Barcelona Femenino is experiencing a moment of stability and planning. Unlike other summers, no major changes to the squad are expected. The champion core is being kept, and the idea is clear: strengthen without breaking.
The first signing is already official. It's Laia Aleixandri, a strategic addition who arrives to bring quality and versatility to the defense. Meanwhile, the departure of Ingrid Engen has been confirmed, as she leaves the club after a period marked by her commitment and dedication.
Key renewals, academy in the spotlight
Meanwhile, the sporting management is still working quietly but with determination. The goal: ensure the team's future through its academy, one of the most promising in Europe.
One of the biggest news stories these days is the renewal of Noa Jiménez, a defender who's only 17 years old (17 años) and has grown up at the blaugrana home since her first steps. According to Mundo Deportivo, Noa visited Ciutat Esportiva this Thursday, along with her parents and her agent, to finalize her renewal with the club.
Noa isn't just any player; in addition to her defensive talent, she's recognizable by her pink glasses, which she wears in every match. This detail goes beyond aesthetics: they're necessary for her myopia and, at the same time, a tribute to her mother, who suffers from a visual disability. It's a story that moves people and shows the maturity of this young prospect.
Mapi León already knows
Mapi León is already aware of everything happening around the team. The center-back, one of the most respected voices in the locker room, keeps in constant contact with the club and her teammates while she continues her recovery.
As committed as ever, Mapi is closely following every step: both the signings and the renewals. She knows very well that the commitment to the academy is real, and that young players like Noa Jiménez could make the leap soon. If everything goes according to plan, Noa could become her teammate in the first team this very season under Pere Romeu's orders.
No drastic changes, but steady steps
Women's Barça has chosen evolution, not revolution. The idea is to keep the core, give prominence to young talent, and make targeted additions that bring added value.
In that future plan, names like Noa Jiménez's are starting to resonate strongly. Mapi León already knows it, and if she knows it, the rest of the locker room does too.
Because at Women's Barça, things are done with purpose. The future is in good hands.