José Contreras will renew its contract with Barcelona SC, but with the specific objective of being sold for a higher price. The Venezuelan goalkeeper would earn at least 2 million dollars for the Ecuadorian club. Local Imprensa confirmed that renewal negotiations precede a possible move abroad.
Interesse from international clubs
Previous Rumores have linked Contreras to MLS teams Brasil, México and Europa. The goalkeeper has been a constant presence in the Venezuelan national team over the last 2 years. Sua’s consistency in the Ecuadorian championship has attracted the attention of several foreign clubs since his arrival at Barcelona SC.
Sucessão guaranteed in case of exit
Caso José Contreras is sold, Barcelona will look for a new starting goalkeeper. Gabriel Cevallos does not fulfill this function under the command of technician César Farías. The next signing could be another foreign player, depending on how the vacancies for foreigners are filled.
Contreras would be the fifth player with proposals from abroad this window. Outros candidates to leave the club include:
- Darío Benedetto
- Jandry Gómez
- Carlos Medina
- Álex Rangel
Elenco reinforced for 2026
Barcelona SC confirmed 13 reinforcements for the 2026 season. The list includes:
- Sergio Núñez
- Javier Báez
- Tomás Martínez
- Jordan Medina
- Jonnathan Mina
- Jonathan Perlaza
- Milton Céliz
- Matías Lugo
- Héctor Villalba
- Carlos Medina
- Darío Benedetto
- Luis Cano
- José Gabriel Cevallos