Barcelona have completed the signing of England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck on a free transfer.
Roebuck, 24, joins Barcelona on a two-year deal until 2026 following the expiration of her contract with Manchester City. The Athletic reported in April that Roebuck had signed an agreement to join the Spanish club in the summer.
The transfer means Roebuck becomes the Women’s Champions League holders’ third England international, joining midfielder Keira Walsh and right-back Lucy Bronze in the squad.
She will now compete with Barcelona No 1 Cata Coll and reserve keeper Gemma Font for a starting spot in goal next season.
In March, Roebuck revealed she had suffered a left occipital infarct, a type of stroke that occurs in the occipital lobe. She said she had not sustained lasting damage to her brain function or vision, adding she is “ready to give it all to get back to the thing I love most”. Barcelona were aware of the situation and have proceeded with the deal.
Roebuck has had her playing time restricted by the emergence of 19-year-old Khiara Keating. She did not play at all under manager Gareth Taylor last season, despite starting 17 out of 22 Women’s Super League games for City in 2022-23.
Speaking in May following the announcement of her exit, she said: “I’ve met so many…
