Astralaga's time at Barcelona is coming to an end, with the club unlikely to activate the two-year extension in his contract that runs until June 2026.
The rain came early that winter and didn't stop. Scotland, where I live, is known for its miserable weather, but this was something different. The pavements were peppered with deep puddles, and grassy areas wilted into mud. It felt as though we hadn't seen the sun in months. I would sit in my apartment, watching droplets trickle down the windows, and find myself googling Andalusia-checking the weather there, looking at photos of sunny plazas and orange trees.