Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball EspanaUnverified source· 28 Aug 2026
Barcelona Renew Nijstad Interest as Cortés Departs
Barcelona have rekindled their pursuit of FC Twente's teenage defender Ruud Nijstad with a late bid on the cards.
R. Nijstad
player
Player
Ruud Nijstad
Position
Defender
Current club
FC Twente
Linked club
Barcelona
What happened. Barcelona have renewed contact with FC Twente over defender Ruud Nijstad, and a late bid is possible after Álvaro Cortés leaves for Royal Antwerp.
- Nijstad's dream is to play alongside Pau Cubarsí.
- FC Twente coach John van den Brom called the timing unfortunate.
- Nijstad previously said he wasn't thinking about a move yet.
“He is 18 and can sometimes feel insecure, which is understandable at his age.”
— John van den Brom
The transfer window closes soon, so Barcelona must act quickly if they want Nijstad.
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