A La Liga defender has begun the process of obtaining a Spanish passport, a development that could significantly strengthen Barcelona's position in any potential transfer pursuit, according to a report from Barca Universal published on October 30, 2026.
The acquisition of Spanish citizenship would remove the player from non-EU roster restrictions, making him a more attractive and straightforward signing for the Catalan club. Barcelona has historically faced limitations on the number of non-EU players they can register, and a passport would eliminate that hurdle.
The report did not identify the specific defender or his current club. Details regarding the timeline for the passport application or the status of any negotiations between the player's representatives and Barcelona were not disclosed.
