Barcelona’s pre-season preparations under Hansi Flick are beginning to take shape, with key dates already set and plans underway to reshape the squad.
The Catalan giants are balancing their financial obligations while ensuring they comply with La Liga’s FFP regulations — a tricky dance that continues to shape both incomings and outgoings.
The club’s pursuit of Nico Williams has made headlines this week, with Barca planning to activate his release clause in early July to suit their new fiscal year.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the focus is also turning to those players who may not feature prominently in Flick’s plans for the 2025/26 campaign.
And one young talent is now preparing to pack his bags for a temporary spell away from Camp Nou.
According to Barcelona insider Gerard Romero via X, goalkeeper Ander Astralaga is on the verge of leaving the club on loan.
The 21-year-old, a regular name on the first-team squad list last season despite not making a senior appearance, is expected to spend the upcoming season with Granada.
Ander Astralaga was included in the senior squad for 26 matches during the 2024/25 campaign but remained behind established goalkeepers in the pecking order.
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With Joan Garcia signed and Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inaki Pena ahead of him, the club feels the time is right for the promising shot-stopper to gain valuable minutes elsewhere.
Romero reports that the Barcelona Atletic product will travel this week to complete his medical and finalise terms with Granada, who are keen to bolster their goalkeeping options.
The loan move is viewed internally as a critical step in Astralaga’s development.
Although he’s yet to debut officially for the senior side, the coaching staff believe consistent minutes at a La Liga club will provide the experience needed for a possible return to challenge for a long-term place.
Flick is expected to rotate several fringe players over the coming weeks, with more exits — both permanent and temporary — likely as the German tactician reshapes the squad in his own image.
📂 ANDER ASTRALAGA
El portero del #BarçaAtlètic jugará CEDIDO una temporada en GRANADA
Ander viajará esta semana a pasar el reconocimiento médico y acabar de formalizar el acuerdo.
Mucha suerte! @JijantesFC #mercato pic.twitter.com/NQ9euBkuw9
— Gerard Romero (@gerardromero) June 24, 2025
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