Kerolin Fails to Report for Pre-Season at Manchester City Before Barcelona Switch

In a surprising turn of events, Brazilian forward Kerolin did not report for pre-season training at Manchester City in July, despite her transfer to Barcelona already being in the works. The 26-year-old, who has been a key player for the WSL champions, was officially announced as a Barcelona signing on Tuesday. However, Manchester City only acknowledged the situation two days later, confirming they had received a record fee for a Women's Super League transfer. This delay in communication has left fans and analysts questioning the circumstances surrounding her departure. City’s management is now tasked with regrouping as they prepare for the upcoming season without one of their top forwards.