Lotta Wrede, aged 18, visited Barcelona with her family and agent on Tuesday, where the club showed its facilities and outlined future plans. Over the past two seasons, she has gained minutes in Hamburg's first team and is a prominent talent within the German youth national teams.
Barcelona views Wrede as a key prospective signing to strengthen its first team and aims to complete the deal as soon as possible, given her contract expires this summer. There is also an option to sign her soon with a later integration into the squad.
During her visit, Wrede met sporting director Marc Vivés, head coach Pere Romeu, and toured the Spotify Camp Nou. She could reside at La Masia, where several spots remain available in the women's squad, which would ease her cultural and sporting adaptation.
This potential acquisition aligns with Barcelona's strategy of signing young players with future potential, similar to previous signings like Julia Torres, Nikoline Nielsen, and Liv Pennock. The club has conducted a thorough market analysis and considers Wrede an important addition with a long-term perspective.
Wrede and her entourage are currently evaluating the move, weighing sporting opportunities alongside the cultural transition from Germany to Spain.
