FC Barcelona has announced a significant development during the current international break: a new transfer has been secured for their reserve team, Barca Atletic. The club has finalized an agreement with UD Las Palmas for the acquisition of player Ivan Cedric.
According to the official statement released to the media on Friday afternoon in Catalonia, this transfer will see Cedric joining Barca Atletic on a one-season loan, which will extend until June 30, 2025. The statement further clarified that the agreement includes an option for FC Barcelona to purchase Cedric outright at the end of the loan period. However, it was also noted that the formal signing of the contract is still pending.
The confirmation of Cedric’s transfer was initially made by UD Las Palmas last Friday, coinciding with the closing of the summer transfer window. Reports from Mundo Deportivo indicated that the purchase option included in the transfer deal is set at a modest $3.3 million, or approximately €3 million. Nonetheless, complications arose the following day, as SPORT reported that Cedric’s transfer was in jeopardy due to issues with his registration. The delay was attributed to a computer error, which FC Barcelona believed was not due to any fault on their part.
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Despite this setback, FC Barcelona remained confident that all necessary procedures for the loan transfer had been properly followed. The club took the step of deleting an earlier announcement post related to Cedric’s acquisition and subsequently lodged a formal complaint with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in an effort to resolve the issue. After a week of deliberations, the RFEF granted approval for the transfer, allowing Cedric to join Albert Sanchez’s squad.
Cedric’s arrival at Barca Atletic marks a notable addition to the reserve team. While the senior team of FC Barcelona has only made two significant acquisitions this summer, namely Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, Cedric becomes the ninth new player to join Barca Atletic. His role will be to compete with players such as Victor Barbera and Diego Pervcan, the latter of whom is currently recovering from an injury.
Cedric’s transfer is particularly noteworthy in light of the recent success experienced by Pau Victor, who was acquired on loan from Girona at this time last year. Following an impressive performance, including becoming the top goalscorer in the league, Pau Victor’s loan was converted into a permanent move for a few million dollars ahead of the 2024/2025 season. This trajectory has set a high benchmark for Cedric and the other new arrivals at Barca Atletic, as they aim to replicate similar achievements.
During the preseason tour in the United States, Pau Victor generated significant attention with his performances, including scoring a goal against Manchester City and netting a brace against Real Madrid. His continued presence in the first team and his pursuit of regular playing time on the front line demonstrate his growing importance to FC Barcelona. Cedric, for his part, has also shown promise, having featured in matches against Al Sadd, Al Shabab, and Inter Milan while on loan at Las Palmas. Furthermore, he made a notable impact in his appearances against Como 1907 and Granada CF, scoring in each match.
Overall, the transfer of Ivan Cedric to Barca Atletic represents a strategic move by FC Barcelona to bolster their reserve team and provide additional competition for existing players. The club’s efforts to address and resolve the registration issue underscore their commitment to ensuring that all transfers are executed smoothly. As Cedric integrates into the squad, both he and his new teammates will be eager to make a significant impact and contribute to the ongoing success of FC Barcelona’s reserve team.
