Report Cambiaso approached by Barcelona after Chelsea interest

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jun 3, 2026 5:50 PM ET

After Chelsea interest and Manchester City last year, it is now reported that Barcelona are the favourites to sign Juventus and Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso.

The 26-year-old had already been on the verge of a move to Manchester City in January 2025, but his exit was stalled by injuries and other issues.

Cambiaso wanted by Barcelona

UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 14: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus reacts during the warm up ahead of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Friuli on March 14, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

Chelsea were mentioned as tracking him this week, but now Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio and transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano both suggest Barcelona are the most likely candidates.

He has been on their radar for several months and could be snapped up this summer, as Juve must make a big sale to fund other reinforcements.

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 07: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Pisa SC at Juventus Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)

The two reports suggest Barcelona have made initial contact to ask about the conditions of a transfer.

Able to play on the right or left, as a full-back or a wing-back, Cambiaso was bought for €15.5m from Genoa in 2022.

He scored three goals and provided five assists in 47 competitive appearances for Juventus this season.

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