5 signings that excite fans in Comunio, Biwenger and Fantasy 26/27

Every summer brings additions that go almost unnoticed and others that spark the excitement of supporters from day one. A new name, a presentation, the first training sessions, and the feeling that this player can change the season for his team.

In this series, we will look at some of the signings most worth watching in the 2026/27 season. We will analyze what they can bring, how they fit into their new club, what role is expected of them, and whether they are truly ready to make a difference from the first match.

Not everyone arrives with the same label. Some land as stars, others look to revive their careers, and there will also be room for young players with plenty of potential who want to carve out a place in the elite. The goal is to find out what lies behind each addition and whether the excitement they generate is justified.

Real Madrid C.F.

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Cucurella
21.030.000€-140.000€    -

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The Real Madrid did not sign Marc Cucurella just for the level he has shown in the Premier League or with the Spanish national team. They also did it because last season it became clear that left-back was still a position that needed more guarantees.

One of the names expected to step up in the previous campaign was Álvaro Carreras, but his performances were very inconsistent. He alternated good matches with outings in which he struggled a lot in defense, lost prominence in several stretches of the season, and never fully convinced as a definitive solution for such a demanding role. That lack of continuity led the club to return to the market looking for a player with a more stable level of performance.

Cucurella, the Spanish world champion, arrives after establishing himself at Chelsea and is ready to compete at the very highest level. His intensity, ability to press, defensive commitment, and ease in joining the attack fit perfectly with José Mourinho's style of play.

He is a full-back who maintains a high level almost every matchday, rarely switches off, and offers security both with the ball and without it. That reliability was one of the factors that weighed most heavily in the club's decision.

Confidence in Carreras has not disappeared, but the club believes he still needs time to reach his best version. Cucurella arrives to take control of the left-back spot from day one and become one of the team's defensive references over the coming seasons.

FC Barcelona

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Adeyemi
8.270.000€+150.000€    -

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The Barcelona had been looking for a winger capable of breaking games on his own for some time, and they found that profile in Karim Adeyemi. The squad had plenty of quality between the lines, but it lacked a forward who threatens the space constantly and forces opposing defenses to play several yards further back. That's where the German fits in.

Last season made it clear that, in many matches, the team depended too much on Lamine Yamal's inspiration to create imbalance. When opponents managed to stop the Spanish winger, the attack lost depth and struggled to find alternatives. Adeyemi arrives precisely to share that responsibility and provide a threat from either of the two flanks.

Another aspect that has carried a lot of weight in the deal is his relationship with Hansi Flick. It was the German coach who gave him his debut with the senior national team and he knows his qualities perfectly. Flick believes he has not yet reached his ceiling and considers that, in a system based on high pressing and quick transitions, he can recover the best version he showed at the Borussia Dortmund.

Barça sign a striker capable of attacking spaces, playing on both sides and even acting as an attacking reference at certain moments. That versatility was one of the club's priorities for strengthening an attack that needed more options and less dependence on a single player.

Atlético de Madrid

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Kang-In Lee
6.860.000€    -

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The Atlético de Madrid had been looking for a player who could bring more creativity to their attack. After the departure of Antoine Griezmann, the team had lost imagination between the lines and needed someone who could make a difference with the ball. That's why they have gone for Kang-in Lee.

The South Korean international arrives from the PSG to add something that was scarce in Diego Simeone's squad: dribbling, game vision, and the ability to break down compact defenses. He can play as a number 10, winger, or attacking inside forward, a versatility that gives the rojiblanco coach plenty of options. 

He also knows LaLiga inside out after his time with Mallorca, so his adaptation should be much faster than that of other signings. Atlético not only adds quality, but also a player expected to take on a large share of the team's creative burden and become one of the key attacking figures of this new era.

Real Racing Club Santander

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Canales
6.880.000€+190.000€    -

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The Racing did not sign Sergio Canales just for what he can contribute on the pitch. His return responds to a broader idea: to bring in a leader who knows the club, who brings calm in difficult moments, and sets the course for the return to LaLiga.

After 16 years away from Santander, Canales comes back home with a backpack full of experience after stints at Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Sociedad, Betis and Monterrey. At 35 years old, he is still a midfielder with the quality to organize the game, find the final pass, and take responsibility when the team needs it most.

The Racing knows that staying up is not achieved only with youth and legs. You also need a player who understands the division, knows how to handle pressure, and is a reference both inside and outside the dressing room. That's why they went for the return of the academy product, convinced that he can become the team's brain and one of the big pillars of the season.

Real Club Deportivo de la Coruña

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Leo Román
3.530.000€    -

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The Deportivo knew they needed to make a step up in goalkeeping to face their return to LaLiga, and that's why they went hard for Leo Román. The club even paid his release clause, a sign of the confidence they have in a goalkeeper that several major teams were following.

The Ibiza-born keeper arrives after signing a great season at Mallorca, where he was one of the team's most standout players despite relegation. His reflexes, his security between the posts, and his composure in the moments of greatest pressure convinced the sporting directorate that he was ready to take on the challenge of defending Riazor's goal.

Along with improving the squad's level, the Deportivo adds a goalkeeper with room to grow and experience in LaLiga. The club's idea is that Leo Román should not be a signing for just one season, but the goalkeeper on whom to build the project over the coming years.