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Kerolin: Amputation Threat to Barça Record Signing

Published September 30, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026 · El País

Kerolin Nicoli has overcome multiple career-threatening challenges to become Barcelona's record women's football signing at €1.2 million.

Kerolin Nicoli, 26, faced a potential amputation of her right leg at age 12 due to osteomyelitis. "Never thought of giving up," she told GloboEsporte, describing her determination to return to football despite the life-threatening condition. ipltable.lol

After recovering from the bone disease, the Brazilian forward faced additional setbacks with doping sanctions and an ACL tear. Now, she joins Barcelona until 2030 as the club's most expensive women's signing ever and the record transfer for a Brazilian female footballer.

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