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jul 09 2026FC Barcelona continues to move in the transfer market, and Rolands Smits has reportedly emerged as a target. According to local media, the Blaugrana club has submitted an offer for the Latvian power forward, a player who knows the club well and would provide an important added value: his status as a domestic roster spot for the Liga Endesa.
Smits, 31 years old and 2.07 meters tall, previously wore the Barcelona shirt for several seasons after the Catalan club reached an agreement with Fuenlabrada in 2017 to acquire his rights. Following his time with Barcelona, the Latvian big man played for Zalgiris Kaunas and Anadolu Efes, always competing at the highest level of European basketball.
Last season with Anadolu Efes, Smits appeared in 35 EuroLeague games, averaging 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and shooting 32.9% from three-point range in just over 19 minutes per game. Modest numbers, but consistent with the profile of a solid rotation player—physical, disciplined, and capable of spacing the floor from the power forward position.
For Barcelona, his potential return would make considerable sporting sense. It wouldn't be a high-profile signing, but rather a useful piece to complement the interior game, bring experience, toughness, and competition knowledge. Moreover, in a roster where roster spot configuration always conditions planning, Smits would fit as a very interesting option.
For now, the operation should be treated with caution. There is no closed agreement, and the information speaks only of a Barcelona offer. However, Rolands Smits' name is once again linked with Barcelona, and by profile, his history with the club, and regulatory fit, it would be a move that makes sense in the transfer market.
