Laia Codina back at FC Barcelona

Laia Codina is back at FC Barcelona on a contract until 30 June 2024. The 22-year-old defender, who spent last season developing her game on loan to Milan, which played in the early rounds of the Champions League, was at the Camp Nou to put pen to paper in the company of president Joan Laporta and director Xavier Puig.

After coming up through the youth system, the Catalan made her senior debut in 2019/20, going on to play 20 games and score one goal.

Quotes

“It is special to come home, especially after a year away gaining energy. I am keener than ever now I’m back.”

“I hope to get in the XI. I have set myself big targets. I have watched every game I could, including the Turin final, like any other fan. We’ll be battling for the Champions League again this year. That has to be the main goal.”