India, Aug. 5 -- Barcelona have strengthened their squad ahead of the new Liga F season by completing the signing of Brazil international Kerolin Nicoli from Manchester City on a four-year contract. The transfer is reported to be the largest outgoing deal in the history of the Women's Super League (WSL), underlining Barcelona's determination to remain among Europe's dominant clubs.

According to British media reports, the Spanish champions paid €1.5 million (£1.73 million) for the 26-year-old forward, surpassing the previous record set by Olivia Smith's move from Liverpool to Arsenal. Kerolin arrives after an impressive spell in England, where she played a key role in Manchester City's successful domestic campaign.

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