Giulia Galli joins Barcelona as club invest in next generation

Barcelona have completed the signing of Italian goalscorer Giulia Galli from Roma, with the 18-year-old set to strengthen the club’s reserve side while being viewed as a potential future first-team player.

Galli’s arrival was confirmed on Thursday. According to Sport, Barcelona believe the teenager has the ability to progress beyond the reserve team and eventually compete for a place in the senior squad.

The forward has already gained experience at the highest levels available to her in Italy. She made appearances for Roma’s first team and has played in Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Italian journalist Mauro Muno reported that the transfer is worth €250,000, including both the fixed fee and additional variables. The structure of the deal means the final cost could depend on conditions included in the agreement between Barcelona and Roma.

Galli is also an Italy youth international and has represented the country at age-group level. She has been called up for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, which is scheduled to take place next month.

Her international reputation was enhanced at the most recent FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, held in 2025. Galli finished third in the tournament’s scoring standings and received the Bronze Boot.

The teenager is capable of operating in several attacking positions. She can play as a left winger, an attacking midfielder or as a central striker, giving her the flexibility to adapt to different tactical demands and match situations.

Galli’s physical profile is another feature of her game. She is tall, competitive and able to cover ground with long strides, while her most notable qualities are her finishing and her instinct in front of goal.

She is also regarded as a player who can offer several solutions inside the penalty area. Her movement and ability to find openings around goal allow her to create opportunities in a range of attacking situations, either from wide areas or in a more central role.

Barcelona’s decision to bring in Galli reflects their interest in developing young attacking talent while providing a pathway towards first-team football. The club’s immediate plan is for her to contribute to the reserve team, but her previous experience with Roma’s senior side gives her a stronger background than many players of the same age.

Before moving to Spain, Galli had already been exposed to domestic competition in Italy as well as European football through Roma. Her performances for the national youth teams, particularly her scoring record at the 2025 Under-17 World Cup, have further strengthened her profile.

The upcoming Under-20 World Cup in Poland will provide Galli with another opportunity to test herself internationally before beginning the next stage of her career in Barcelona.

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