Royal Antwerp on the Verge of Signing Álvaro Cortés
Royal Antwerp is reportedly on the verge of signing Álvaro Cortés from FC Barcelona, according to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto, VoetbalPrimeur confirms. The 21-year-old central defender is said to be on the brink of a transfer, with a departure from Barcelona already confirmed.
Transfer News · 2026-08-27 11:37:05
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Cortés has been working his way up through the ranks at Barcelona, joining the club's youth academy in the summer of 2021. He has since played 58 games for Barça Atlètic, scoring three goals and providing two assists. The 1.90m tall defender has also made his debut for the first team, playing the full 90 minutes in one official match.
The transfer is said to be almost complete, with Marc Overmars seemingly set to seal the deal. Cortés has a contract with Barcelona until mid-2028 and is valued at four million euros by Transfermarkt.
