Kerolin: From Amputation Threat to Barca Record

The 26-year-old São Paulo native was diagnosed with osteomyelitis at age 12, a bone infection that risked amputation of her right leg. Despite this setback and subsequent challenges including a doping ban and ligament injury, Kerolin persevered to reach football's elite.

Barcelona has secured the Brazilian forward on a contract until June 2030, making her not only the club's most expensive women's signing ever but also the record transfer fee for a Brazilian female footballer. She now faces the pressure of expectations as she seeks quick integration into a Barcelona team entering a new phase. grenadier.co.za