Graham: Barça is where I've been happiest, plans to retire at club

Published Jul 25, 08:07 PM UTC

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Caroline Graham Hansen, Norwegian winger for FC Barcelona Femení, publicly stated her intention to retire at the club during an event celebrating her two-year contract renewal, which extends her stay until 2028. Having joined Barcelona in 2019, Graham called the club 'the best in the world' and 'the place where I've been happiest playing football.' She acknowledged the departure of key players like Alexia Putellas, Mapi León, Ona Batlle, and Salma Paralluelo, and embraced a veteran leadership role for a younger squad. Graham has won seven Leagues, six Copas de la Reina, four Champions Leagues, and six Spanish Super Cups with Barcelona, contributing to all four of the club's Champions League titles (2021, 2023, 2024, 2026). She emphasized the team's annual goal of reaching the Champions League final and her commitment to continuing the winning culture.

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Updated: July 23, 2026 — 20:52 CEST

By Marta Griñán Football Section Editor

When asked if she would retire at Barcelona, Caroline Graham Hansen answered yes. The Norwegian winger (born 1995) is happy at the blaugrana club and wants to remain so, at least until 2028. Graham, who has been at Barcelona since 2019, made her feelings clear during the official event organized by the Catalan club to mark her two-year contract renewal.

"I simply think it's the best club in the world. It's the place where I've been happiest playing football, and for me it was very easy to continue here."

The Norwegian is one of the essential pieces for a Barcelona team that said goodbye this summer to its great standard-bearer, Alexia Putellas, as well as other pillars including Mapi León, Ona Batlle, and Salma Paralluelo.

Graham has actively contributed to all four Champions League titles the club has won in its history:

Gothenburg 2021
Eindhoven 2023
Bilbao 2024
Oslo 2026 — her home city

Speaking about the Champions League, the Nordic winger added:

"Every year we try to reach the Champions League final. That's why we prepare every day, to try to be in good shape and keep winning for this club."

Known in the locker room as Caro, the player also addressed the current season and the veteran role she will assume following the squad changes:

"The team will be younger than ever. I will take on the responsibility to keep winning and improving as a group. Together we will create a new team that will continue winning titles."

Career Achievements

Graham's trophy cabinet with Barcelona includes:

7 League titles
6 Copas de la Reina
4 Champions Leagues
6 Spanish Super Cups

When asked about her decision to remain a culé, she dispelled any doubt:

"I was very clear that I wanted to stay. Inside my head, it was always a yes."

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Original headline: Graham: “El Barça es el sitio donde más feliz he sido”

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